Florence High School, Florence, Arizona
Florence High School is a public school building in Arizona that has served ninth through twelfth grade students since 1916. The structure displays Classical Revival and Spanish Revival architectural styles with a one-story design that was planned to help control temperatures through its arches and building position.
The building was designed and constructed in 1916 by Phoenix architects Lescher and Kibbey who specialized in school buildings during that period. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 for its historic and architectural importance as an example of early school design from Arizona's early statehood.
The school serves the community as a place where young people gather to learn in a building that carries the town's history. It functions as a symbol of Florence's commitment to education and its effort to preserve the past while preparing students for the future.
The building sits on a quiet street in Florence and is easily recognizable by its old bricks and large windows that are visible from the road. The one-story layout makes it simple to walk around and observe the historic architectural features from the exterior.
The original open arcade entrance was filled in over time, but was later partially restored with a new central entrance featuring windows and doors. These architectural changes show how school buildings adapted to practical needs while preserving their historic character.
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