Old Central High School
National Register of Historic Places

Old Central High School

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Listed
August 15, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
83000866

About this property

Kalamazoo's Old Central High School, also known as the Community Education Center, is an educational building located at 714 South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. As of 2022, the building is home to the adult education programs of the Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) as well as the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC), a magnet school for high school students from 13 local school districts who excel in the areas of math and science. It is also the home of the Chenery Auditorium, one of the performance venues for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.

Location

714 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
42.28470, -85.59043

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Sources

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When was Old Central High School listed on the National Register?

Old Central High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Old Central High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Old Central High School?

The period of significance for Old Central High School is recorded as the civil_war era.

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