Goodsprings Schoolhouse, Colonial Revival school building in Goodsprings, Nevada.
Goodsprings Schoolhouse is a Colonial Revival school building located in the small mining community of Goodsprings, Nevada. It features a distinctive bell tower and sits at the intersection of San Pedro Avenue and Esmeralda Street in Clark County.
The schoolhouse was designed by architect C.W. Price and built in 1913, with an expansion added in 1916 to meet growing needs. It stands as one of the oldest surviving school buildings in Clark County and reflects the early days of this mining settlement.
This schoolhouse brought together children from mining families and became a gathering place that shaped the community's identity. It represents how education helped establish roots in this frontier settlement.
The building can be visited as part of organized walking tours that explore other historic structures in the Goodsprings area. It is advisable to arrange visits through local guides who can provide access and current viewing options.
The original bell that hung when the school first opened remains in the tower and is a rare surviving piece from the building's earliest days. This functioning element creates a direct link between visitors and the school's past.
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