Details for Donna Central Elementary School

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5215001252

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Marker Number 1252
Atlas Number 5215001252
Marker Title Donna Central Elementary School
Index Entry Donna Central Elementary School
Address 316 N. Main St.
City Donna
County Hidalgo
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 594633
UTM Northing 2895477
Subject Codes educational buildings; educational topics; design and construction; Tudor Revival (Architectural style)
Marker Year 1990
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location J.P. Lenoir Elementary School, southeast corner of N. Main St. and Scobey Ave.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 16" x 12"
Marker Text Built as the result of a special bond election in 1925, this is the oldest existing structure in the Donna Independent School District. Initially an elementary school, it served as a junior high facility from 1965 to 1983. Designed by the architectural firm of Elwing & Mulhausen, it is a highly significant part of Donna's built environment. The school building features a two-story central block with a Tudor-arched entry and two large square towers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
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