Kennedy Street School

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Kennedy Street School
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Location816 Kennedy St., Anderson, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°29′54″N82°38′34″W / 34.49833°N 82.64278°W / 34.49833; -82.64278 Coordinates: 34°29′54″N82°38′34″W / 34.49833°N 82.64278°W / 34.49833; -82.64278
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
ArchitectCasey, J.H.; Linley, John W.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 07001111 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 24, 2007

The Kennedy Street School is located near the downtown area of Anderson, South Carolina. [2] [3] It was constructed in 1913, and is considered historically significant primarily because its architectural style is considered representative and typical of the Commercial style with Classical Revival details favored in the first quarter of the 20th century. The auditorium, added in 1960, is an excellent example of Modern style architecture. The 1913 school building was designed by architect Joseph Huntley Casey of Anderson, S.C. The Kennedy Street School was listed in the National Register on October 24, 2007. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Meek, Martin A. (August 31, 2007). "Kennedy Street School" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places – Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  3. "Kennedy Street School, Anderson County (816 Kennedy St., Anderson)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 1 December 2012.