National Register of Historic Places

Bristol-Washington Township School

Bristol, Elkhart County, Indiana
Listed
August 28, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001164

About this property

Bristol-Washington Township School, also known as Bristol High School, is a historic school building located at Bristol, Indiana. The original section was built in 1903–1904, with additions made in 1923, 1925, and 1949. The original building is a two-story, Colonial Revival style brick and limestone building on a raised basement. The original building measures 61 feet by 61 feet. The building houses the Elkhart County Historical Museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The building now functions as the Elkhart Historical Museum, which was established in 1968 through a partnership between the Elkhart Historical Society and the Elkhart County Parks Department. The museum is home to 30,000 artifacts and serves approximately 10,000 patrons a year.

Location

304 W. Vistula St.
Bristol, Elkhart County, Indiana
41.72172, -85.83241

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Bristol-Washington Township School listed on the National Register?

Bristol-Washington Township School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Bristol-Washington Township School?

Bristol-Washington Township School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bristol-Washington Township School?

The period of significance for Bristol-Washington Township School is recorded as the industrial era.

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