National Register of Historic Places

East Otto Union School

East Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
Listed
September 14, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
04000993

About this property

East Otto Union School is a historic school building located at East Otto in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1920, and functioned as a local high school from 1921 to the 1950s, after which the school was merged into the Cattaraugus Central School (now Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School) 12 miles to the southwest. It is a Colonial Revival style frame building that features a distinctive cupola. Since 1972, the structure has served as town hall for the town of East Otto, New York. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

9014 East Otto-Springville Rd.
East Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
42.39111, -78.75430

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Sources

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When was East Otto Union School listed on the National Register?

East Otto Union School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 2004.

What type of historic resource is East Otto Union School?

East Otto Union School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for East Otto Union School?

The period of significance for East Otto Union School is recorded as the civil_war era.

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