Public School 11
National Register of Historic Places

Public School 11

New York, Bronx County, New York
Listed
September 7, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001642

About this property

Public School 11, also known as Highbridge School, is a historic school located in The Bronx, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). Located in the Highbridge neighborhood, it is a brick and stone building in the Romanesque Revival style. It has three sections: a three-story northern section with tower and rear extension built in 1889; a six-bay, three-story wing built in 1905; and a gymnasium / auditorium built in 1930. The oldest section features a mansard roof. The interior of the auditorium has a mural added in 1937 as part of a Works Progress Administration arts project. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It was designated a New York City Landmark in 1981.

Location

1257 Ogden Ave.
New York, Bronx County, New York
40.83975, -73.92602

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Public School 11

This page lists Public School 11. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Public School 11 report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

High Bridge Aqueduct and Water Tower
Industrial
0.3 mi
Grand Concourse Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi
Washington Bridge
Industrial
0.6 mi
Park Plaza Apartments
Pre Contact
0.6 mi
New York Public Library, Fort Washington Branch
Early Republic
0.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Washington
1776Revolutionary War
0.8 mi
Fall of Fort Washington
1776Revolutionary War
0.9 mi
Battle of Edgar's Lane
1778Revolutionary War
1 mi
Fall of Fort Washington (1776)
1776Revolutionary War
1 mi
Fort Lee Evacuation
1776Revolutionary War
1.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Public School 11 listed on the National Register?

Public School 11 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Public School 11?

Public School 11 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Public School 11?

The period of significance for Public School 11 is recorded as the industrial era.

Can I research the history near Public School 11?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Public School 11 will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Bronx County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Bronx County.

Explore BronxCounty ›

More historic places in New York

Browse all historic places in New York.

View New Yorkhistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

New York history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

New Yorkhistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Public School 11 will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report