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Washington Union High School
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National Register of Historic Places

Washington Union High School

Also known as Washington High School

On the National Register since 198145 years
MediterraneanListed 1981Fremont

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Washington Union High School

Washington Union High School, at 38442 Fremont Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 5, 1981. It was among the first 3 of Fremont’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mediterranean, as it does for 21 other California listings. The listing covers 4.6 acres.

What it isPublic high school in Fremont, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 31 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1892 to today

  1. 1892Built
  2. 1981Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 45 years
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Finding Washington Union High School

38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Washington Union High School

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Questions about Washington Union High School

Is Washington Union High School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 5, 1981 (Register number 81000145).

Is Washington Union High School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, 10 miles away.

Can you visit Washington Union High School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Washington Union High School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858373 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.