Former Niagara Falls High School

Former Niagara Falls High School is a historic high school located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York, USA. It was built in 1903, and rebuilt in 1924 and added to the existing gymnasium structure, and designed by local architect Simon Larke, who also designed the James G. Marshall House. The original structure is in the Neoclassical revival style. An addition was constructed in 1963.[2]

Former Niagara Falls High School
Former Niagara Falls High School, June 2009
Location1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, New York
Coordinates43°5′36″N 79°2′8″W
Built1903
ArchitectLarke, Simon, & Obenhack, C.F.; William B. Ittner
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.01001507 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 24, 2002

The building was threatened with demolition in the early 2000s, but was spared and is currently used as the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. The multi-arts center features over 60 artist studios, two galleries, two theaters, a certified sound stage and movie production facility, the Niagara Falls High School alumni center and a café and gift shop.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Claire L. Ross (August 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Former Niagara Falls High School" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-01. and Accompanying seven photographs


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