National Register of Historic Places

Great Falls High School Historic District

Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
Listed
March 20, 2013
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000097

About this property

Great Falls High School (or GFHS) is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Great Falls, Montana. Established in 1890, it was the city's first high school. The school's original building, constructed in 1896, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. GFHS began construction on its current building in 1929 and occupied it in the fall of 1930. The high school marked its 80th year in the structure during the 2010–2011 school year. The school's current building, constructed in 1930, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 2013.

Location

1900 2nd Ave., S.
Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
47.50197, -111.27504

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Great Falls High School Historic District listed on the National Register?

Great Falls High School Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Great Falls High School Historic District?

Great Falls High School Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Great Falls High School Historic District?

The period of significance for Great Falls High School Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.

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