McKinley School (Vassar, Michigan)

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McKinley School
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Location510 Butler St., Vassar, Michigan
Coordinates 43°22′5″N83°34′35″W / 43.36806°N 83.57639°W / 43.36806; -83.57639 Coordinates: 43°22′5″N83°34′35″W / 43.36806°N 83.57639°W / 43.36806; -83.57639
Arealess than one acre
Built1886 (1886)
NRHP reference # 72000655 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 24, 1972

The McKinley School is a former school building located at 510 Butler Street in Vassar, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1]

Vassar, Michigan City in Michigan, United States

Vassar is a city in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Founded March 1, 1849. The population was 2,697 at the 2010 census and 2,823 in 2000. The city is located on the western edge of Vassar Township but is politically independent.

National Register of Historic Places federal list of historic sites in the United States

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.

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History

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McKinley School, c. 1916

The first school in Vassar, a frame structure, was built in 1852; this was replaced in 1860 with a brick structure. As the population increased, an addition was made to that school in 1881. However, the district was still growing, and the decision was made to construct a second building to serve pupils living on the east side of the city. [2] The McKinley School was constructed in 1886, and was originally known as the "East Primary Building." However, soon after the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901, the name was changed to the McKinley School. The building was used for classes by the school district until 1964. After that, it was used as storage by the school district until 1971, when it was sold to private owners. [3]

William McKinley 25th president of the United States

William McKinley Jr. was the 25th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination six months into his second term. During his presidency, McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry and kept the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of free silver.

The school currently houses a dance studio.

Description

The McKinley School is a 1-1/2 story plain brick two-room schoolhouse on a stone foundation. The main entrance is through two double doors, located within an arched opening and surmounted by a fan light. The windows are in segmented arched openings. A 40 foot tall tower once held the school bell. [3]

Inside are two rooms, both 27 feet by 33 feet. A small kitchenette is in the rear, and the building contains bathrooms and a coatroom. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Ida R Lovejoy (1916), Vassar High School Yearbook, p. 22
  3. 1 2 3 Linda Contraras (October 18, 1971), NATIONAL REGISTER Of HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -NOMINATION FORM: McKinley School
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