National Register of Historic Places

West End High School

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
July 31, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000726

About this property

West End High School is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee, US. It is currently in use as West End Middle School. The building was completed in 1937. It was built as a project of the Public Works Administration. The building's name was changed to West End Middle School in 1971. In 2015, it hosted grades 5-8. The building was designed by architect Donald W. Southgate in the Colonial Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2003. William P. Lawrence (1947), United States Navy vice admiral and Naval Aviator; a prisoner of war in Vietnam

Location

3529 West End Ave.
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.13188, -86.82404

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was West End High School listed on the National Register?

West End High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003.

What type of historic resource is West End High School?

West End High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West End High School?

The period of significance for West End High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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