Coronado School (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
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Coronado School | |
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| Location | 601 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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| Area | Two acres[1] |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Louis Hesselden |
| Architectural style | Territorial[2] |
| Governing body | Albuquerque Public Schools |
| NRHP Reference # | 96001383[3] |
| NMSRCP # | 1644 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 22, 1996 |
| Designated NMSRCP | September 27, 1996[4] |
Coronado School is a historic elementary school in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built in 1936–37 as a Public Works Administration project, it is the city's third-oldest operating elementary school.[2] Coronado School was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties[5] and the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[3]
History
The school was built by the PWA at a cost of $125,000 and opened in 1937.[6] It was designed by Louis G. Hesselden, who was the architect for Albuquerque Public Schools at the time.[7] Coronado operated as an elementary school until 1975, when it was converted to administrative use.
In 2006, with Downtown Albuquerque experiencing a resurgence and existing inner-city schools becoming crowded, APS began exploring the possibility of reopening Coronado. After securing funding for this purpose, the district embarked on an $8.3 million project to return the school to service. This included restoring the main building to its original appearance and making it ADA-compliant, as well as adding a new gym, cafeteria, library, media center, and playground.[6] Coronado Elementary officially reopened for the 2009–10 school year on August 24, 2009.[8]
References
- ↑ Schoellkopf, Andrea (April 24, 2007). "Old and New - Coronado Elementary Could Help Ease Crowding". Albuquerque Journal (NM).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Schoellkopf, Andrea (September 1, 2006). "APS Considers Reopening Coronado". Albuquerque Journal (NM). p. A1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ↑ "New Mexico State and National Registers". New Mexico Historic Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ "Properties by County". New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Schoellkopf, Andrea (June 9, 2009). "Hallowed halls". Albuquerque Journal (NM). p. B1.
- ↑ "Coronado Elementary School". Cherry/See/Reames Architects. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ Schoellkopf, Andrea (July 25, 2009). "Four Schools To Delay Opening". Albuquerque Journal (NM). p. A1.