National Register of Historic Places

Hamden High School

Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut
Listed
December 12, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001378

About this property

Hamden High School is a four-year high school for grades 9 through 12. It is located at 2040 Dixwell Avenue CT 10 in Hamden, Connecticut. It is part of the Hamden Public School System and is the only public high school within the town of Hamden. The school was built in 1935 and is still in operation today, although it has gone through numerous renovations. Most recent was the removal of previous additions along with part of the original building, and the addition of 3 additional wings, all of which are attached to the original front wing to form a square. One of its most notable features is a golden cupola atop a clock tower, at the front of the building. Below the clock tower sits a small circular window, with two draping plaster banners on the sides seeming to form the letter 'M,' and giving the building the nickname "the MOM building." While most students come from the Hamden Middle School, many others come from private and magnet schools in the surrounding area.

Location

2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut
41.36755, -72.92153

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When was Hamden High School listed on the National Register?

Hamden High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Hamden High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Hamden High School?

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

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