National Register of Historic Places

Melvin School

Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Listed
January 5, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000790

About this property

The Melvin School is a former homestead located at 4950 S. Laredo St. in Aurora, Colorado. It was moved to its current site from its original location, 3 miles away. It was built in 1922. The structure has undergone extensive renovation, including a rebuilding of the belfry, which was done using old pictures as a guide. Inside the structure, there is a museum and library in one room and an authentically-restored classroom that shows the interior of a typical rural school from the 1920s. National Register of Historic Places listings in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Location

4950 S. Laredo St.
Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado
39.62619, -104.80315

Categories

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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 Melvin School listed on the National Register?

Melvin School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Melvin School?

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

What is the period of significance for Melvin School?

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

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