Kibler High School - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Kibler High School is architecturally and historically significant as a distinguished example of early 20th century urban school architecture found in Western New York. Built in 1925-27 to serve a growing school-age population, the Classical Revival school remained a prominent part of the community's public educational system until its closure in 1983. Designed by the prominent Buffalo architecture firm of Edward B. Green and Sons, Kibler High School is typical of schools from its period of significance. It is a fine example of standardized school design of the early 20th century. Its large symmetrical massing is enhanced by handsome classically inspired details including a rusticated ground floor, central entrance pavilion with pilasters and pediment, an elaborately decorated cuploa, and red tile hip roofs. The property retains a high level of period integrity.

The school is historically significant for its association with the growth and development of Tonawanda and stands as a reminder of the importance of public education in the history of the community.

William J. Kibler, president of the Board of Education in 1924, played a key role in promoting a new high school for Tonawanda. The Tonawanda School Board made a resolution that year to purchase land and build a new high school because the Clinton Street School could no longer accommodate the growing population. The new high school was named in Kibler's honor. The cost of the building was $650,000.

Street address: 284 Main Street Tonawanda, NY United States 14150 County / Borough / Parish: Erie Year listed: 1999 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Education: School Current function: Domestic: Multiple Dwelling Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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