Rittenhouse Elementary School
Rittenhouse Elementary School, Spanish Colonial Revival school building in Queen Creek, Arizona
The Rittenhouse Elementary School features transom windows, tongue-and-groove maple floors, and slate blackboards within its Spanish Colonial Revival structure at Ellsworth Road.
Built between 1924 and 1925, the school operated until 1982, receiving a major expansion in 1936 through Public Works Administration funding for additional classrooms.
The structure now functions as the San Tan Historical Society Museum, displaying exhibits about Queen Creek's agricultural and educational development through photographs and documents.
Located at the intersection of Ellsworth and Queen Creek roads, the building maintains its original architectural elements, including preserved plumbing fixtures in the boys' restroom.
The 2002 restoration project revealed student graffiti beneath years of modifications, providing direct evidence of the school's long educational legacy.
Location: Arizona
Official opening: 1926
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 33.26120,-111.63400
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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