National Register of Historic Places

Aliceville Elementary and High School

Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama
Listed
May 8, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000734

About this property

Aliceville Elementary and High School, also known as the Millionaire Public School, is a historic school building in Aliceville, Alabama. It was completed in 1913 and opened as the Aliceville Public School with 130 students and six teachers. It became the Aliceville Elementary School in 1929, when a separate building was built for the high school. It was extensively remodeled in 1934, which included the removal of the second story. It continued to house the elementary school until 1954. It served various purposes after that, including housing the library and county health department. The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1980.

Location

420 3rd Ave., NE
Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama
33.12924, -88.14768

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Aliceville Elementary and High School listed on the National Register?

Aliceville Elementary and High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Aliceville Elementary and High School?

Aliceville Elementary and High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Aliceville Elementary and High School?

The period of significance for Aliceville Elementary and High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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