Emerson School
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About Emerson School
Emerson School, at 314 Randolph St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 29, 2004. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 112 other Iowa listings. It was listed as part of Waterloo MPS. The listing covers 5 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Iowa, United States. 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 · 66 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
314 Randolph St., Waterloo · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Emerson School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Emerson School
Is Emerson School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 29, 2004 (Register number 04001403).
Is Emerson School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Emerson 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 Emerson School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 66 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 75335991 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.