National Register of Historic Places

Draper Park School

Draper, Salt Lake County, Utah
Listed
May 6, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003913

About this property

The Draper Park School, at 12441 South 900 East in Draper, Utah, is a Classical Revival style building that was built in 1912 and extended later. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was named after Dr. John R. Park who, early in his career, was a school teacher in Draper. The building includes a historically significant Works Progress Administration mural painted by Paul Smith in 1938. The building is now owned by Godfrey Properties & Design, founded by entertainer, filmmaker and action-sports athlete Gregg Godfrey. It was purchased by the company in 2015 with the intent to renovate, restore and revitalize the building for business use.

Location

12441 S. 900 East
Draper, Salt Lake County, Utah
40.52470, -111.86541

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Sources

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When was Draper Park School listed on the National Register?

Draper Park School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Draper Park School?

Draper Park School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Draper Park School?

The period of significance for Draper Park School is recorded as the industrial era.

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