Built 1924 Opened 1924 Added to NRHP 14 June 2006 | NRHP Reference # 06000502 Area 2 ha | |
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Location Hastings, Florida United States Architectural style Mission Revival architecture Similar Westland Mall, Dry Tortugas National, Overlook Park, Legoland Florida, Downey Park | ||
The Hastings High School is a historic public high school building in the St. Johns County School District. It is located at 6195 South Main Street in Hastings, Florida, in southwest St. Johns County, Florida. The building no longer operates as a school, and currently serves as a library.
History
Construction of a new school, designed by Fred A. Henderich, began in May 1924. The two-story coquina building had a roof of Spanish tile and included 12 classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a cafeteria and an auditorium with seating for 650. Lighting was electric and heat was provided with hot water radiators.
The Hastings Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library is located in this building.
On June 14, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.