First Ward School
United States historic place
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First Ward School is a historic school building located at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1907, is a two-story brick masonry structure, with full basement and sandstone trim. It has a slate covered hipped roof and is in the Classical Revival style. The interior features hard maple flooring and quarter-sawn oak staircases, wainscotings, built-in bookcases, doors, moldings, and trim work. It was built as a combined elementary and high school. It served as an elementary school alone from 1926 to 1976, when the building was retired as a school.[2]
LocationS. Davis Ave. and 13th St., Elkins, West Virginia
Coordinates38°55′01″N 79°51′05″W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1907
First Ward School | |
The west and south sides, from South Davis Avenue in July 2014 | |
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| Location | S. Davis Ave. and 13th St., Elkins, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°55′01″N 79°51′05″W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | A. C. Lyons |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 09001193[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 30, 2009 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]