Highspire High School is an historic high school building which is located in Highspire, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

History and architectural features

Built in various stages between 1875 and 1939, Highspire High School is a two-story, brick building, that originally started as a four-room schoolhouse. Additions were made in 1902, 1915 and 1926; an auditorium and gymnasium were added in 1939.[2]

The 1939 addition featured Art Deco style pilaster capitals and cornice.[2]

The building ceased use as a school in 1983.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on July 21, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2011. Note: This includes Jeb Stuart (January 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Highspire High School" (PDF). Retrieved November 12, 2011.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highspire_High_School
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