National and State Registers of Historic Places
Hoisington High School
218 E 7th St
Hoisington (Barton County)
Listed in National Register
2005-11-15
Architect: Brinkman & Hagan
Category: school
Thematic Nomination: Historic Public Schools of Kansas
Designed by Emporia architects Jerome Brinkman and Stanley Hagen, Hoisington High School was constructed in 1940 through the Public Works Administration. The three-story blond brick building features Art Deco-style stone ornamentation and carved detailing. The nomination also includes a 1937 native stone stadium constructed by the Works Projects Administration. The property was nominated as part of the "New Deal-Era Resources of Kansas" multiple property nomination for its contribution to community growth and for its architecture.
