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🏫 Schools & childcare · Elementary school

Columbian Elementary

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

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On the National Register since 1996

Columbian School

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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700 N 2nd St

The nearest neighbor is Kearny Elementary School, 2 min walk away.

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Address700 N 2nd St · 87740
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Address
700 N 2nd St
Hours
Not set
Phone
(575) 445-9851
Website
http://www.ratonschools.org
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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