Lincoln School (Oskaloosa, Iowa)

Lincoln School
Location 911 B Ave. W.
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Coordinates 41°17′51″N 92°39′17″W / 41.29750°N 92.65472°W / 41.29750; -92.65472Coordinates: 41°17′51″N 92°39′17″W / 41.29750°N 92.65472°W / 41.29750; -92.65472
Area 2.4 acres (0.97 ha)
Built 1921
Architect Frank E. Wetherell
Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals
MPS Oskaloosa MPS
NRHP Reference # 91001766[1]
Added to NRHP December 13, 1991

Lincoln School is a historic building located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Built in 1921, it is a late design of Iowa architect Frank E. Wetherell. It is believed to be the first modern, single-story school building in the state.[2] Decorative elements in terracotta are liberally used on the exterior. The interior follows an open plan that maximized the use of light and air into each classroom. The gymnasium, manual training, and domestic science areas were rather new concepts for elementary schools when the building was built.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Molly Myers Naumann. "Lincoln School" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-04-26.


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