National Register of Historic Places

Fox Island School

Fox Island, Pierce County, Washington
Listed
July 14, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001167

About this property

The Fox Island School is a former public school in Fox Island, Washington. On 15. July 1987 the National Register of Historic Places listed the building under the reference number 87001167 as a historic building. There were two classrooms for grades 1–4, and 5–8 on the first floor. The auditorium, which was used as a lunchroom also, has a stage on one side. Kitchen and restrooms are on the first floor also. The furnace, a play room, and storage were placed in the basement. The grounds were furnished with a baseball field, a playground, and a barn used to store the school bus. The school was built under aid of the Works Progress Administration in 1934. Between 1943 and 1948 the class sizes fluctuated so there were times when only one class was taught. The Fox Island School District #337 was integrated into the Peninsula School District #401 in 1959 and the Fox Island School was closed in 1961. First the Grange took possession and later the Fox Island Community and Recreation Association (FICRA) took over operating the Fox Island School as a Community Center. In honor of Col. Frederick Nichols the name Nichols Center was given to the Community Center in 1981. LCCN /93/-72018 Fox Island - A History by G. L. Miller

Location

Fox Island, Pierce County, Washington
47.25398, -122.62155

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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When was Fox Island School listed on the National Register?

Fox Island School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Fox Island School?

Fox Island School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fox Island School?

The period of significance for Fox Island School is recorded as the industrial era.

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