Abraham Lincoln High School, secondary school located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public school on Des Moines' south side with substantial buildings and many spaces for classes and activities. The campus includes a distinctive round gymnasium, multiple sports facilities, and a large outdoor stadium for events.
The school was founded in the early 1920s after neighboring schools became overcrowded and a 1918 bond funded its construction. Since opening, it has been a central place for education and community life in Des Moines.
The school carries President Lincoln's name and this connection shapes life here. You see portraits and a bronze bust throughout the building, reminding students of his legacy during their daily routines.
The school has a large round gymnasium with seating and additional sports facilities and a stadium where you can find different activities depending on the event. Visitors should know the campus can be crowded during games and events.
The school building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and keeps a piece of wood from Lincoln's birthplace cabin, connecting visitors and students to the president's past. This artifact is one of the few physical links to that history at this location.
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