About this property
Washington High School (commonly Washington, Washington High, or WHS) is a public secondary school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with an enrollment of 1,910 students. The school is part of the Sioux Falls School District, and is one of four public high schools in Sioux Falls. Founded in 1908, Washington High School succeeded Central School and Irving High School as the city's predominate secondary public school, built to accommodate a larger student capacity.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86000248. It was listed on February 13, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Washington High School listed on the National Register?
Washington High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Washington High School?
Washington High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington High School?
The period of significance for Washington High School is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 910.
Can I research the history near Washington High School?
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