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Central School
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National Register of Historic Places

Central School

Also known as Central Elementary School

East Lansing’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 10, 1986; only 900 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older
Neo-ClassicalListed 1986East Lansing
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Central School

Central School, at 325 W. Grand River Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 10, 1986: the first place in East Lansing to be listed. Only 900 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical, as it does for 15 other Michigan listings. The listing covers 1.7 acres.

What it isCentral School in East Lansing, Michigan. 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Central School

325 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BMasonic Temple BuildingClassical Revival0.4 miBMichigan State Medical Society BuildingModern Movement0.9 mi

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Questions about Central School

Is Central School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 10, 1986 (Register number 86000709).

Is Central School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Michigan State Capitol, 3.4 miles away.

Can you visit Central 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 Central School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 25339497 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.