Vinton School facts for kids
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Vinton School
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Vinton School Apartments
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 Location in Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2120 Deer Park Boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Frederick W. Clarke |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 89002045 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 29, 1989 |
Vinton School is an old school building in Omaha, Nebraska. It was built in 1908 as an elementary school. The school had fourteen rooms for students. It is located in the Deer Park neighborhood of Omaha.
A famous architect named Frederick W. Clarke designed Vinton School. It is special because it's one of the first and most detailed schools in Omaha built in the Tudor Revival style. The building was named an Omaha Landmark in June 1990. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 1989. This means it's a very important historical building.
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About Vinton School
Vinton School was built with two stories. It is made of brick and has a rectangular shape. The building uses strong walls to hold up its wooden floors. It also has several sloped roofs, which are called hipped roofs.
Its Unique Design
The school's design is called Tudor Revival. This style looks like buildings from the Tudor period in England. Think of old English cottages or grand homes with steep roofs and decorative brickwork. Vinton School is a great example of this style in Omaha.
From School to Apartments
In 1990, the Vinton School building was changed. It was turned into an apartment building. Even though it's now apartments, the outside of the building still looks mostly the same. All the original features on the outside were kept.
The Architect: Frederick W. Clarke
The architect, Frederick W. Clarke, designed many important buildings in Omaha. He was also responsible for designing six other schools in the Omaha Public Schools district. One of his other famous designs is Tech High.
