Washington School
Also known as The New Fifth Ward School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Washington School
Washington School, at 818 W. Lorain St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 7, 1984. It was among the first 6 of Appleton’s 21 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 35 other Wisconsin listings. The listing covers 2.3 acres.
What it isHistoric building in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗1895 to today
- 1895Built, designed by Frank Shaver Allen
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Finding Washington School
818 W. Lorain St., Appleton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
17 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Richardsonian Romanesque style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Richardsonian Romanesque.
Memories of Washington School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Washington School
Is Washington School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 7, 1984 (Register number 84003772).
Is Washington School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Washington 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 Washington School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 106782022 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.