Harrington Elementary School, historic school building in American Fork, Utah, United States
Harrington Elementary School is a historic school building in American Fork, Utah, constructed in 1903 with Victorian Romanesque style featuring brick walls, rounded openings, and sturdy stone foundation. Inside, original features such as wooden wainscoting, staircases, blackboards, paneled doors, and maple floors remain visible, showing how classrooms looked over a century ago.
The school was built in 1903 following Utah's 1880 law that enabled communities to support public schools through taxes. It was expanded in 1934 with a new section funded through a New Deal program, reflecting the growing importance of education during challenging times.
The school served as a community gathering place for generations of families in American Fork. People still remember it as a center where education was valued and where neighbors came together to support their children's learning.
The building is located at 50 North Center Street in American Fork and is now used primarily for community events and historical visits. Large windows and preserved interior spaces allow visitors to see how the original structure and classrooms functioned over a century ago.
The building is named after Leonard Harrington, a local legislator who changed the rules so communities could support public schools through taxes. His efforts laid the foundation for the school system that shaped American Fork and the entire state.
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