Duluth Central High School
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About Duluth Central High School
Duluth Central High School, at Lake Ave. and 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 9, 1972. It was among the first 2 of Duluth’s 44 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 38 other Minnesota listings. The listing covers 2.8 acres. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric school building in Duluth, Minnesota, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
Lake Ave. and 2nd St., Duluth · about 1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
13 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Richardsonian Romanesque style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Richardsonian Romanesque.
Memories of Duluth Central High School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Duluth Central High School
Is Duluth Central High School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 9, 1972 (Register number 72001488).
Is Duluth Central High School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cooke, Jay, State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic District, 15.9 miles away.
Can you visit Duluth Central High 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 Duluth Central High School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 93202937 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.