National Register of Historic Places

Long, Robert Alexander, High School

Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
Listed
December 5, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003010

About this property

R. A. Long High School is the oldest high school serving the city of Longview, Washington. A part of Longview Public Schools, it was erected in 1927, three years after the city of Longview was incorporated. The total student enrollment at the end of the 2015–2016 school year was 890. The school is named for the city's founder, Robert A. Long, a wealthy timber baron from Missouri. Their mascot, the Lumberjack, was so named due to the area's reliance on the timber industry. The female students and sports teams are referred to as "Lumberjills." The school is on the city Historical Register, with the following inscription: "This school, a gift to the City of Longview by Robert A. Long, was designed by William B. Ittner. The two story Corinthian columns and clock tower dominates the Georgian Revival style. The 900-seat auditorium serves as an educational and cultural center. The building and grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places."

Location

2903 Nichols Blvd.
Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
46.14110, -122.95495

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Long, Robert Alexander, High School listed on the National Register?

Long, Robert Alexander, High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Long, Robert Alexander, High School?

Long, Robert Alexander, High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Long, Robert Alexander, High School?

The period of significance for Long, Robert Alexander, High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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