Riverview Union High School Building
National Register of Historic Places

Riverview Union High School Building

Antioch, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
October 13, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
98001243

About this property

The Riverview Union High School was the first high school built in Contra Costa County. Located at 1500 W First Street in Antioch, California. Charles Appleton Hooper donated the land to end a dispute between Antioch and Pittsburg over land that was used for the school. The school opened November 4, 1911. Students from as far away as Oakley and Pittsburg attended this high school. The last class that graduated from the high school was in 1931. A new high school replaced this one located on D Street in Antioch. The building was then occupied by the Bureau of Reclamation during the design and construction of the Central Valley Project. In 1947, the Fibreboard Corporation bought the building for its research. The Riverview Fire Protection District acquired the building in 1965 for its headquarters, until leaving it unused in 1994. The Antioch Historical Society bought the property in 1999, and they now use it as their main headquarters.

Location

1500 W. 4th St.
Antioch, Contra Costa County, California
38.01560, -121.82657

Categories

INVENTIONEDUCATION
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Sources

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When was Riverview Union High School Building listed on the National Register?

Riverview Union High School Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Riverview Union High School Building?

Riverview Union High School Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Riverview Union High School Building?

The period of significance for Riverview Union High School Building is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1500.

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