About this property
Agassiz School is a historic building located in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. The two-story, light brick, Art Deco structure was completed in 1941. Named for Louis Agassiz, it replaced another school of the same name from the late 1880s that was located on the same property. Allegorical figures "sowing the seeds of knowledge" in limestone reliefs circle the building, which also features a curved wall, glass blocks, and glazed tiles. A good deal of the original decorative elements remain in the building.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100005787. It was listed on November 12, 2020.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Agassiz School listed on the National Register?
Agassiz School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Agassiz School?
Agassiz School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Agassiz School?
The period of significance for Agassiz School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
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