National Register of Historic Places

Girard High School

Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama
Listed
November 3, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003480

About this property

The Old Girard High School was a historic building in Phenix City, Alabama. It was built in 1909 on the site of Girard's first school dating from 1867. At first it housed only an elementary school, but expanded in 1923 to include a high school. The school closed in 1970 and was merged into Central High School. The building was a two-story Neoclassical structure built of brick. The façade had a central, gabled three-bay projection with entrances on each side. Windows were two-over-two double-hung sashes. A rear wing was added around 1950. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and was demolished in 1994.

Location

Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama
32.46077, -85.00387

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Girard High School listed on the National Register?

Girard High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Girard High School?

Girard High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Girard High School?

The period of significance for Girard High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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