Columbian School
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About Columbian School
Columbian School, at 700 N. 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 1996. It was among the first 7 of Raton’s 11 listings, with four others the same day. The Register lists it for its social history, education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Moderne, as it does for 12 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of New Deal in New Mexico MPS. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isSchool building in Raton, New Mexico. 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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗1939 to today
- 1939Built, designed by Willard C. Kruger
- 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 30 years
Finding Columbian School
700 N. 2nd St., Raton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Columbian School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Columbian School
Is Columbian School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 1996 (Register number 96000261).
Is Columbian School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Raton Pass, 6.2 miles away.
Can you visit Columbian 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 Columbian School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 77846019 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.