Melvin School
Also known as Melvin Schoolhouse Museum-Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Melvin School
Melvin School, at 4950 S. Laredo St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 5, 1984: the first place in Aurora to be listed. Only 408 of Colorado’s 1,569 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Rural School Buildings in Colorado MPS.
What it isSchool building in Colorado, United States of America. 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 · 60 MB · National Archives↗1922 to today
- 1922Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Finding Melvin School
4950 S. Laredo St., Aurora
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Melvin School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Melvin School
Is Melvin School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 5, 1984 (Register number 84000790).
Is Melvin School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver Civic Center, 12.6 miles away.
Can you visit Melvin 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 Melvin School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 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 84125576 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.