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Downey School
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National Register of Historic Places

Downey School

Also known as Downey High School

On the National Register since 20197 years
Listed 2019Downey

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

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About Downey School

Downey School, at 212 Broadway St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 2019. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level.

What it isHistoric building located in the unincorporated community of Downey, Iowa, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

212 Broadway St., Downey · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Downey SchoolStart here
  2. 2Downey Savings BankBuilt 1903 · next door
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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Downey School

Is Downey School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 28, 2019 (Register number 100004017).

Is Downey School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 3.7 miles away.

Can you visit Downey 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.

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