Diamond School
United States historic place
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The Diamond School near Christiansted, Virgin Islands was built in approximately 1840 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]
LocationWest of Christiansted on Centerline Road, near Christiansted, Virgin Islands
Coordinates17°42′47″N 64°49′47″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Builtc.1840
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| Location | West of Christiansted on Centerline Road, near Christiansted, Virgin Islands |
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| Coordinates | 17°42′47″N 64°49′47″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | c.1840 |
| Architect | Albert Løvmand |
| Architectural style | Danish classicism |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001842[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 1, 1976 |
It is notable as one of eight "von Scholten schools", which were built by Governor-General Peter von Scholten to improve conditions for slaves. The eight schools were identical and were designed by Albert Løvmand, who studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.[2]
The schools have a single main room,[2] so are essentially one-room schoolhouses.
