Watterson School
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About Watterson School
Watterson School, at 1422 W. 74th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 8, 1992. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 45 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1422 W. 74th St., Cleveland · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Watterson SchoolStart here
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McKinley TerraceQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on - 3
Neal TerraceUthe, Charles W. · 0.2 mi on
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Renaissance Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Renaissance Revival.
Memories of Watterson School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Watterson School
Is Watterson School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 8, 1992 (Register number 92001354).
Is Watterson School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cleveland Arcade, 2.6 miles away.
Can you visit Watterson 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 Watterson School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 71987464. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.