Roosevelt School
Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa) is located in Iowa
Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa)
Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa) is located in the United States
Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa)
Location921 9th St.
Ames, Iowa
Coordinates42°01′50.1″N 93°37′25.1″W / 42.030583°N 93.623639°W / 42.030583; -93.623639
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1924
Built byElvin & Co.
ArchitectKimball, Bailie & Cowgill
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.10000055[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 2, 2010

Roosevelt School, also known as Second Ward School, is a historic building located in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is significant as an example of a Progressive Era school building that served as a neighborhood elementary school from its construction in 1924 until it was controversially closed in 2005.[2] It was designed by the local architectural firm of Kimball, Bailie & Cowgill. It exemplifies the ideals of "ample sunlight, fresh air, and open space for the innovative subjects and learning conditions advocated by Progressive educators."[2] The stripped-down version of the Beaux-Arts style of the two-story brick structure also embodied the progressive philosophy of constructing noble public buildings. During its years as a school, the building served as a catylist for the development of the neighborhood from the 1920s to the 1950s, and served as its community center, park, and playground.

The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1] RES-Development purchased the property and converted the building into 20 condominiums, which opened in 2015.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Jennifer Price; Leah D. Rogers. "Roosevelt School". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
  3. ↑ Roger Riley (February 21, 2015). "Ames Former Roosevelt School Now Urban Condo". Des Moines: WHO-TV. Retrieved 2017-12-02.


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