Veterans Memorial School
Veterans Memorial School is a school building in Reno constructed in 1949 as one of the first built in the state after World War II. The building showcases Art Moderne style with distinctive curved glass blocks at the entry, modern metal detailing, and featured innovative amenities including a combined cafeteria-gymnasium, classrooms equipped with telephones and radio systems, television outlets, and Nevada's first elementary school library.
The school was built in 1949 to serve the rapidly growing community after the war and was dedicated as a sign of hope and tribute to those who fought for freedom. It became a model for school construction over the following decade and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, recognizing its importance to Reno's history.
The school was named to honor local students who died during World War II. The name serves as a memorial that the community still recognizes today, connecting the building to the sacrifice of those it commemorates.
The building is located on Locust Street and has a distinctive look that is easy to spot due to its curved glass window design. Since it remains an active school facility in a residential neighborhood, parking may be limited and visitors should check ahead before visiting to understand access and operating hours.
The building was equipped with television outlets in every classroom long before other schools adopted this technology. This forward-thinking feature shows how innovative the design was and that the school was intentionally planned to serve students for decades to come.
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