Lincoln School

Lincoln School (HMM28)

Location: Prescott, AZ 86303 Yavapai County
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N 34° 32.437', W 112° 28.643'

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In early 1908, the Prescott School Board decided that a new school was needed in Prescott. On July 12, 1908, a school bond election was held and approved by the voters 119-1. In August 1908, the three acre site on Park Avenue on the west side of town was selected because it "was becoming increasingly popular as a residential area". The school was designed in a traditional style with Neo-Classical influences by architect W. S. Elliott and was to be constructed of red brick. A contract with Clinton Campbell was approved for $19,480. In late 1909, the north building of Lincoln School opened its doors. The first principal was Glenn Persons, who was also the principal of Washington School. The first fulltime principal was Miss Piper.

In 1930, Prescott schools were bursting at the seams, and Lincoln School, which was designed to accommodate 200 students, had an enrollment of 420. By that time, the west side of Prescott was "an established residential area growing larger by the day" and the decision was made to build an additional building on the southern portion of the campus at Lincoln School This building, too, was designed in a traditional style with Neo-Classical influences. This building was later expanded and in 1990 the multipurpose building which was designed by William Otwell, was constructed.

In 1999 Lincoln School held its 90th birthday celebration, with many former teachers and students in attendance. Part of the celebration included a May Pole Dance, a Lincoln School tradition, and a flag ceremony. As Prescott's second elementary school, Lincoln School holds an important place in the history of the community. Lincoln School is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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HM NumberHMM28
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Placed ByCity of Prescott
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Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 7:55pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12S E 364431 N 3823092
Decimal Degrees34.54061667, -112.47738333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 32.437', W 112° 28.643'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 32' 26.22" N, 112° 28' 38.58" W
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Area Code(s)928
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 125-199 Park Ave, Prescott AZ 86303, US
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