National Register of Historic Places

Glenwood High School

Glenwood, Wheeler County, Georgia
Listed
August 20, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000923

About this property

Glenwood High School, also known as Old Glenwood School, is a historic school in Glenwood, Georgia that has been used in recent years as an alternative school. It is located at 505 3rd Avenue. It was constructed as a one-story school building in 1920 and expanded with a two-story addition in 1930 and 1933, and an auditorium was added in 1951. It includes aspects of the Colonial Revival, Craftsman, bungalow, and Spanish Mission Revival architectural styles. In 1996 a Georgia Heritage Grant was awarded to repair the school's windows. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. As of 2017, it houses the Transitional Alternative Prep School. The front entrance has a Spanish Colonial Revival-style parapet.

Location

505 3rd Ave.
Glenwood, Wheeler County, Georgia
32.17846, -82.67574

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Glenwood High School listed on the National Register?

Glenwood High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Glenwood High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Glenwood High School?

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

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