Central School
Central School is a historic structure located in Lake City, Iowa, United States. A bond referendum for a new school passed in February 1884. The Des Moines architectural firm of Foster & Liebee designed the building in the Italianate style, and it was built by contractor Robert Harrison.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Museum
- Description: historic school building in Lake City, Iowa, USA
- Also known as: “Historic Central School”
- Address: 211 South Center Street, Lake City, IA 51449
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lake City Water Standpipe.
Lake City Water Standpipe
Water tower
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The Lake City Water Standpipe is a historic structure located in Lake City, Iowa, United States. The standpipe was a popular form of water tower from about 1860 to the turn of the 20th century. Lake City Water Standpipe is situated 950 feet north of Central School.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lake City and Lanesboro.
Lake City
Village
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Lake City is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States, founded in 1856. The population was 1,731 at the time of the 2020 census. The sign coming into town proudly proclaims that Lake City has "Everything but a Lake."…
Lanesboro
Village
Lanesboro is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 119 at the time of the 2020 census. Lanesboro is situated 6 miles south of Central School.
Central School
- Categories: school building, building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: City of Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.26604° or 42° 15′ 58″ northLongitude
-94.73428° or 94° 44′ 3″ westInception
1884Open location code
86J77788+C7OpenStreetMap ID
way 1300343397OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q25206270
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Highlights include Historic Central School Playground and First American Baptist Church.
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