National Register of Historic Places

Kutztown 1892 Public School Building

Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 26, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
80003425

About this property

The Kutztown 1892 Public School Building is an historic school building in Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Built in 1892, this historic structure is a two-story, brick and stone building that was designed in the Late Victorian style. It has eight rooms and features a three-story bell tower and arched and pedimented porch supported by four columns. A fire tower addition was built in 1936. It served as a school annex until 1977, after which it housed the Kutztown Historical Society and community meeting hall. The Kutztown Historical Society purchased this building in 1979. It uses it as a museum of local history and as the society's headquarters. The museum's collections include antique textile implements, toys, books, farm implements, fire equipment, clothing, schoolroom items, weapons and other items of area cultural and historical importance.

Location

Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania
40.51313, -75.77572

Categories

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Sources

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When was Kutztown 1892 Public School Building listed on the National Register?

Kutztown 1892 Public School Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Kutztown 1892 Public School Building?

Kutztown 1892 Public School Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Kutztown 1892 Public School Building is recorded as the civil_war era.

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