Whittier School
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About Whittier School
Whittier School, at 1500 Third St. W, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 30, 2004. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance, as it does for 17 other Iowa listings. It was listed as part of Waterloo MPS. The listing covers 3 acres.
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 · 55 MB · National Archives↗Finding Whittier School
1500 Third St. W, Waterloo
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
12 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Whittier School
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Questions about Whittier School
Is Whittier School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 30, 2004 (Register number 04001400).
Is Whittier School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Whittier 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 Whittier School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 55 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 75335993 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.