Big Woods School
National Register of Historic Places

Big Woods School

Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois
Listed
April 20, 2016
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000197

About this property

The Big Woods School is a historic one-room schoolhouse located at 3033 N. Eola Road in Aurora, Illinois. The school was built in 1917–18 to replace the original Big Woods School, which was built in the mid-19th century and had fallen into disrepair. The red brick school building has a Craftsman design. It was one of the first schoolhouses in DuPage County built after Illinois' Sanitation Law of 1915, which created a set of modern safety and sanitation standards for the state's public schools. The school's plan is essentially the same as that recommended by the state, with considerations for playground space, lighting, ventilation, and indoor plumbing. In 1963, the school closed due to consolidation with two nearby schools, and the building was sold to a private owner; it is now owned by a not-for-profit preservation group. The schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 2016.

Location

3033 N. Eola Rd.
Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois
41.81869, -88.23098

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Big Woods School listed on the National Register?

Big Woods School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Big Woods School?

Big Woods School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Big Woods School?

The period of significance for Big Woods School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.

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