Mexico Academy and Central School
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| Location | 5805 Main St., Mexico, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°27′37″N 76°14′05″W / 43.4603°N 76.2346°WCoordinates: 43°27′37″N 76°14′05″W / 43.4603°N 76.2346°W |
| Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
| Built | 1938 |
| Architect | Fullerton, Harold O. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival |
| MPS | Mexico MPS |
| NRHP Reference # | 91001633[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1991 |
Mexico Academy and Central School is a historic school building located at Mexico in Oswego County, New York. It was built originally in 1927, damaged by fire in 1937 and reconstructed in 1938. It is a two story, Georgian Revival style brick building in a "U" shaped plan. It features a distinctive tower that contains an 1828 bell from an earlier building. The entry is distinguished by a two story, five bay portico supported by six Ionic columns and crowned by a Chippendale patterned balustrade.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Kathleen LaFrank (March 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mexico Academy and Central School". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-10. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
External links
- Mexico Academy and Central School - official district website
- Mexico Academy and Central School - Mexico, New York - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com
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