Clarksville Elementary School (Clarksville, New York)

Clarksville Elementary School
Location: 58 Verda Lane, Clarksville, Albany County, New York
Area: 14 acres (5.7 ha)
Built: 1949
Architect: Blatner, Henry L.
Architectural style: Modern Movement
Governing body: Local
NRHP Reference#: 08000580[1]
Added to NRHP: July 3, 2008

The Clarksville Elementary School in Clarksville, New York, also known as Clarksville Grade School, is a Modern Movement-style building built in 1949.

It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

The design by Henry L. Blatner. Harry Blatner was an architectural success that was featured in nation-wide publications and led to much change in how schools were designed. The application of bilateral lighting was one innovation.[2] The school was closed after the 2010-11 school year.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ McEneny, Daniel (February 20, 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: The Clarksville Elementary School / The Clarksville Grade School". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102547. Retrieved 2010-05-30.  and Accompanying eight photos, exterior and interior, undated
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