National Register of Historic Places

Merced County High School

Merced, Merced County, California
Listed
May 30, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000909

About this property

Merced County High School, also known as the County Library Building, was a historic building located at 2125 M St. in Merced, California, United States. Built in 1897, the school was the first public high school in Merced County. The brick and wood building was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and featured a hip roof with cross gables, a rounded entry, windows arranged in a ribbon patter, and a since-removed wooden tower. The school's brick exterior was later plastered over and its roof painted red, giving the building a Mission Revival appearance. The building served as a high school until 1920; in the following year, the county library moved into the building, where it remained until 1976. Merced County High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 1984. On December 2, 2024, the high school building caught fire and was completely destroyed. The remaining rubble was demolished that same day.

Location

2125 M St.
Merced, Merced County, California
37.30667, -120.48278

Categories

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Sources

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When was Merced County High School listed on the National Register?

Merced County High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Merced County High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Merced County High School?

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

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