National Register of Historic Places

Sixth Street School

Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada
Listed
October 6, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99001241

About this property

The Sixth Street School, at Sixth and C Sts. in Hawthorne, Nevada, was built in 1936 and expanded later, including in 1942 and 1950. Also known as Hawthorne Elementary School, it is an Art Deco style building that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1999. It was funded by a local bond issue rather than by any New Deal program, although its expansion was funded by federal programs, after the start of World War II led to growth at the 1928-founded Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot and to local population growth. It was deemed significant for its association with military history, and is also locally significant as an Art Deco work, designed by a young architect, University of Pennsylvania-trained Willis Humphry Church. No longer a school as of the time of its NRHP listing, it is located kitty-corner across from the former Mineral County Courthouse building, which also is NRHP-listed.

Location

Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada
38.53941, -118.62635

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hawthorne USO Building
Industrial
0.5 mi
Mineral County Courthouse
Industrial
1 mi
Aurora
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22.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Sixth Street School listed on the National Register?

Sixth Street School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Sixth Street School?

Sixth Street School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sixth Street School?

The period of significance for Sixth Street School is recorded as the industrial era.

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