Westcliff School
Also known as Old Westcliffe School House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Westcliff School
Westcliff School, at 304 4th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 27, 1989. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular Masonry, as it does for 2 other Colorado listings. It was listed as part of Rural School Buildings in Colorado MPS. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isSchool building in Westcliffe in 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗1891 to today
- 1891Built
- 1989Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 37 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
304 4th St., Westcliffe · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Westcliff School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Westcliff School
Is Westcliff School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 27, 1989 (Register number 89000999).
Is Westcliff School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Westcliff 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 Westcliff School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 84125738 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.