The Las Vegas Grammar School on Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Historic Fifth Street School, is a school listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Nevada and is located in the city of Las Vegas. The school sits on a 20-acre (8.1 ha) site on Las Vegas Boulevard. After the renovations, the main entrance and address for the school will be changed to Fourth Street.[1](The official Address as of 2008 is now 401 S. Fourth St. Ste. 145 Las Vegas, NV 89101) City of Las Vegas Historic Fifth Street School
Las Vegas Grammar School | |
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| Location | 401 Las Vegas Blvd. S Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Built | 1936 |
| Architect | Orville L. Clark |
| Architectural style | Mission; Spanish Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000549 |
| Added to NRHP | May 20, 1988 |
History
editThe school, also known as the Historic Fifth Street School since it was located on Fifth Street (now Las Vegas Boulevard), was constructed in 1914.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1988.
The school has undergone an extensive $9.5 million renovation. The interior has been configured to allow its return as an education facility. The school is home to:[1]
- City of Las Vegas - Office of Cultural Affairs
- Nevada School of Arts
- UNLV School of Architecture's Downtown Design Center
- Las Vegas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
On November 28, 2007, a fire started by a homeless person damaged a portion of the roof and left smoke damage in the interior of the building.[2]
See also
edit- Las Vegas Grammar School (Washington and D Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada), also NRHP-listed
References
edit- ^ a b Peterson, Kristen (2007-05-26). "Lessons in History". Las Vegas Sun. pp. 1–2.
- ^ "11PM newscast". KTNV. 2007-11-28. pp. 1–2.
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