National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson Elementary School

Creston, Union County, Iowa
Listed
October 23, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02001223

About this property

The Jefferson Elementary School is a historic building located in Creston, Iowa, United States. There was an older Jefferson School building located on this property that was built in the 1880s. It had become overcrowded and lacked modern facilities by the 1920s. This building replaced it in 1937. It was built by Hogeson Construction for $74,629 using Public Works Administration funds. It was designed in the Moderne style by the Des Moines architectural firm of Dougher, Rich & Woodburn. The two-story brick structure was built on a concrete foundation, and it is capped with a flat roof. The multi-colored light brown brick is laid in a common bond, and it is accentuated with limestone beltcourses and copings. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The school closed in 2006.

Location

501 North Cherry
Creston, Union County, Iowa
41.06235, -94.35647

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When was Jefferson Elementary School listed on the National Register?

Jefferson Elementary School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson Elementary School?

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

What is the period of significance for Jefferson Elementary School?

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

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