National Register of Historic Places

Hibbing High School

Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
August 10, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004351

About this property

Hibbing High School is a public school, grades 7–12, in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. It was built from 1920 to 1922 as the entire city relocated two miles (3 km) south to make way for the expanding Hull–Rust–Mahoning Mine. The lavish Tudor Revival building was constructed at a cost of about $3.9 million (equivalent to $62,678,571 in 2025), becoming known as the "castle in the woods" and—thanks to its polished brass fixtures—the "school with the golden doorknobs". The project was bankrolled by the mining industry, which wanted to make the move more palatable for those being displaced. It also satisfied immigrants' desire for their children's education. Hibbing High School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors may tour the building on their own during the school year or on guided tours during the summer.

Location

21st St. at 8th Ave.
Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota
47.42513, -92.93257

Categories

INDUSTRYEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Hibbing High School listed on the National Register?

Hibbing High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Hibbing High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Hibbing High School?

The period of significance for Hibbing High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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