Excelsior Public School
National Register of Historic Places

Excelsior Public School

Excelsior, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
November 13, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002068

About this property

Excelsior Public School is a former school building in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school was built in the Georgian Revival style between 1899 and 1901 to serve Excelsior during a time of growth in the community. Before this building was built, two other school buildings were located on the site.

Location

261 School Ave.
Excelsior, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.90141, -93.56488

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 80002068. It was listed on November 13, 1980.

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Excelsior Public School listed on the National Register?

Excelsior Public School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Excelsior Public School?

Excelsior Public School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Excelsior Public School?

The period of significance for Excelsior Public School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.

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