National Register of Historic Places

Bonita Springs School

Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida
Listed
July 7, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000800

About this property

The Bonita Springs School (also known as the Bonita Springs Elementary School) is a historic school in Bonita Springs, Florida. It is located at 10701 Dean Street. The property is part of the Lee County Multiple Property Submission, a Multiple Property Submission to the National Register. The Bonita Springs School consists of two buildings built in 1921 and 1927. The 1921 building is a masonry vernacular structure, while the 1927 unit features elements of the Mediterranean Revival style. The two buildings were joined in the 1940s with a short brick connector joining the main halls of the two school buildings. On July 8, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. As of 2025, it still operates as a public school, commonly known as Bonita Springs Elementary School. In 2024, the School District of Lee County, which owns Bonita Springs School, announced plans to demolish the school and rebuild it. The school district stated they could not allocate an additional $10 million needed to preserve the facade of this building. These plans proved controversial when the Bonita Springs City Council and the Bonita Springs Historical Society raised objections and community members launched a petition in protest of the plans. Despite objections, the school district insists that the project is needed for safety reasons. Lee County listings at National Register of Historic Places

Location

10701 Dean St.
Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida
26.33498, -81.77499

Categories

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Sources

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When was Bonita Springs School listed on the National Register?

Bonita Springs School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Bonita Springs School?

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

What is the period of significance for Bonita Springs School?

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

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