Lansing Stone School

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LocationSouthwestern corner of Center and 5th Sts.
Lansing, Iowa
Coordinates 43°21′38″N91°13′16″W / 43.36056°N 91.22111°W / 43.36056; -91.22111 Coordinates: 43°21′38″N91°13′16″W / 43.36056°N 91.22111°W / 43.36056; -91.22111
AreaLess than one acre
Built1864
NRHP reference No. 73000721 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 18, 1973

Lansing Stone School is a historic building located in Lansing, Iowa, United States. The two story structure was constructed in 1864 using locally quarried limestone. The cupola on the center front of the building is original. The building was enlarged in 1867 when the wings on the north and south sides were added. It served as a school building for 108 years. [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Sara K. Smerud. "Lansing Stone School". National Park Service . Retrieved 2016-08-19. with photos