National Register of Historic Places

Port Costa School

Port Costa, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
May 24, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000563

About this property

The Port Costa School was built to serve the community of Port Costa, California. Residents voted to fund the school with a bond in April 1911, and construction began later that year. The classic revival style building was designed by architect William Wilde, who immigrated to America from Denmark. The school opened in 1912 and closed in 1966 due to a declining population. At this point, it had become part of the John Swett Unified School District. The school building now serves as an event space and is maintained by the Port Costa Conservation Society.

Location

Port Costa, Contra Costa County, California
38.04471, -122.18897

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 Port Costa School listed on the National Register?

Port Costa School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Port Costa School?

Port Costa School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Port Costa School?

The period of significance for Port Costa School is recorded as the industrial era.

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