Ritzville High School, high school in Ritzville, Adams County, Washington
Ritzville High School was a brick building with straightforward design and large windows that served the community for over a century. The structure featured wide hallways and spacious classrooms typical of early 20th century school construction.
The building was constructed in 1910 and expanded with new wings in 1927 to accommodate more students for decades. After closing in 1982, it fell into disrepair and was demolished in 2013 due to safety concerns.
The original building no longer exists as it was demolished in 2013, but visitors can visit the site in central Ritzville to learn about its past. The current Ritzville High School is a newer building that continues the community's educational traditions.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places to protect its heritage, yet its structural condition deteriorated so severely that it could not be saved. Its story lives on in residents' memories and official records even though the physical site no longer stands.
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