Elk Park School
National Register of Historic Places

Elk Park School

Elk Park, Avery County, North Carolina
Listed
December 16, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001410

About this property

Elk Park School is a historic school building located at Elk Park, Avery County, North Carolina. It was built between 1935 and 1938 by the Works Progress Administration. It is a one-story, E-shaped Rustic Revival-style stone building. It measures 16 bays wide and has a large gymnasium ell. A one-story, concrete block cafeteria addition was built in 1951. Scenes from the 1974 movie "Where The Lilies Bloom" were filmed in Elk Park School, and children from the elementary school appeared as extras in those scenes. It remained in use as a school until the end of the 20th century, then converted in 2004 to apartments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

253 Elk Park School Rd.
Elk Park, Avery County, North Carolina
36.16148, -81.98019

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When was Elk Park School listed on the National Register?

Elk Park School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Elk Park School?

Elk Park School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elk Park School?

The period of significance for Elk Park School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.

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