Middletown Woodrow Wilson High School, high school in Connecticut, United States
Middletown Woodrow Wilson High School is a three-story school building in Connecticut made of red brick. The structure features a hip roof topped with a small tower and round cupola, while the main entrance displays tall columns and a large triangular pediment with carved details and a circular window.
The building was constructed in 1931 to serve the growing number of students in the rural areas of the city. It operated as the high school until 1958, later served as a junior high, and was eventually converted into residential apartments while being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
The school is named after US President Woodrow Wilson, who once taught history at a local college in Middletown. This choice reflects the community's connection to its own history and its appreciation for education.
The building sits on Hunting Hill Avenue on the west side south of Russell Street in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by homes and small buildings. The grounds with large fields behind make it easy to walk around and view the classic architecture from outside.
The building houses a notable mural from the 1930s in the library depicting Middletown's history, painted by local artist A. B. McCutcheon during a national program supporting art in public buildings. This artwork stands as a visible remnant of that historical artistic initiative.
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