Wechsler School
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About Wechsler School
Wechsler School, at 1415 30th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 15, 1991. The Register lists it for its black history and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 94 other Mississippi listings. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isSchool building in Meridian, United States of America. 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 · 35 MB · National Archives↗1894 to today
- 1894Built
- 1991Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 35 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1415 30th Ave., Meridian · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Wechsler School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wechsler School
Is Wechsler School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 15, 1991 (Register number 91000880).
Is Wechsler School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Wechsler 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 Wechsler School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 73891564 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.