Commodore Hull School
The Commodore Hull School, now also known as the Commodore Hull School Apartments, is a former elementary school at 130 Oak Avenue in Shelton, Connecticut. It was built in 1907, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
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| Location | 130 Oak Ave., Shelton, Connecticut |
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| Coordinates | 41°19′5″N 73°6′3″W |
| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Meloy, Arthur S.; Beckwith, Frederick S. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Neo-Classical Influence |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001251[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 30, 1983 |
It is believed to be the only elementary school in Connecticut constructed of terra cotta blocks and reinforced concrete construction, and is significant as an example of the movement towards completely fireproof building, in general stirred by the 1871 great fire of Chicago. Other schools were being built of wood frame construction however. The school's construction used the Kahn system of reinforced concrete. Its design is "bold, colorful, and striking".[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- William E. Devlin and John Herzan (September 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Commodore Hull School". National Park Service. and Accompanying 9 photos, exterior and interior
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