Thorp Grade School

Thorp Grade School is a notable building located in Thorp, Washington, United States.

Thorp Grade School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Thorp Grade School (Photo 2010)
Location	Thorp, Washington
Built	1936
Architect	John W. Maloney
Architectural style	Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No.	09000541
Designated NRHP	July 16, 2009

On July 16, 2009, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant example of American rural education.

Built at a cost of $41,000 during the depths of the Great Depression using WPA funds, the building still stands and has been used continuously by Thorp School District No. 400 since its construction. A finely crafted red brick Colonial Revival structure, it was designed by the noted Northwest architect John W. Maloney.

Thorp Grade School, north facade and main entrance.

See also

• Thorp High School
• Kittitas County, Washington
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Kittitas County, Washington

External links

• Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society
• Thorp School District No. 400
• Docomomo, John W. Maloney A complete biographical account of the life and career of John W. Maloney.