Columbian Elementary
An elementary school on N 2nd St, with 8 places within a five-minute walk. One of 11 schools & childcare in Raton.















On the National Register since 1996

Columbian School
Columbian School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 1996. It is significant for its social history, education and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Moderne. It was listed as part of New Deal in New Mexico MPS.
The Columbian School in Raton, New Mexico, at 700 N. 2nd St., is a Moderne-style school which was built as a Works Progress Administration project in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It was designed by architect Willard C. Kruger. Additions to the school in 1950 and 1970 do not detract from the historical character.
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The nearest neighbor is Kearny Elementary School, 2 min walk away.
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