Old Town Peoria in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Peoria Central School
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010
1. Peoria Central School Marker
Inscription.
Peoria Central School. . An early example of Mission Revival-Style architecture, this two-room masonry school was built in 1906 to accommodate the growing population of Peoria. The main architectural feature is the curvilinear parapet. After the city purchased the building in 1978, the original cupola was removed and in 1993 a louvered cupola and painted curved metal tiles were added to simulate the original Mission-style roof. This is the oldest standing schoolhouse in the Peoria School District. , Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An early example of Mission Revival-Style architecture, this two-room masonry school was built in 1906 to accommodate the growing population of Peoria. The main architectural feature is the curvilinear parapet. After the city purchased the building in 1978, the original cupola was removed and in 1993 a louvered cupola and painted curved metal tiles were added to simulate the original Mission-style roof. This is the oldest standing schoolhouse in the Peoria School District.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1994 by Peoria, Arizona Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 33° 34.721′ N, 112° 14.265′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Old Town Peoria. Marker is on North 83rd Avenue north of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peoria AZ 85345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
To the people who have given of their time and effort to making a better Peoria.
Township Date 1888
Incorporated Date 1954
The Valley of Perpetual Harvest
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.