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Genesee Street School
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National Register of Historic Places

Genesee Street School

Also known as Black Child and Family Institute

On the National Register since 201412 years
Listed 2014Lansing

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

About

About Genesee Street School

Genesee Street School, at 835 W. Genesee St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 7, 2014. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. The listing covers 2.2 acres.

What it isSchool building in Lansing, Michigan. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1912 to today

  1. 1912Built
  2. 2014Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 12 years
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835 W. Genesee St., Lansing · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Genesee Street School

Is Genesee Street School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 7, 2014 (Register number 14000124).

Is Genesee Street School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Michigan State Capitol, 0.6 miles away.

Can you visit Genesee Street 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.