National Register of Historic Places

Scotch Plains School

Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey
Listed
December 12, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001802

About this property

The Scotch Plains School, or School #1, was located in Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, United States. The school was built in 1890 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1978. Originally designed by Stanford White as an elementary school, it was repurposed as a high school within ten years of its opening. School One reverted to being an elementary school in 1926 and continued as such until its closing in 1974. The school was burned down by an arsonist in 1984. It has since been demolished.

Location

Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey
40.64948, -74.39592

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Scotch Plains School listed on the National Register?

Scotch Plains School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Scotch Plains School?

Scotch Plains School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Scotch Plains School?

The period of significance for Scotch Plains School is recorded as the industrial era.

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