Community Building (Columbus Junction, Iowa)

The Community Building, also known as Columbus Junction School 1882-1920, is a historic building located in Columbus Junction, Iowa, United States. It houses the Columbus Community Heritage Museum, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

Community Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	122 E. Maple St. Columbus Junction, Iowa
Coordinates	41°16′36″N 91°21′37″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1882
Architectural style	Vernacular
NRHP reference No.	73000735[1]
Added to NRHP	August 14, 1973

The building was constructed as a school and served the function from 1882 to 1920. After being renovated by the Works Progress Administration it served as a gathering place for various community functions. The building was damaged in a fire in the 1960s and the first floor was restored to serve as a library and meeting room.[2] Subsequently, the building has been renovated into a community history museum. The two-story brick structure is basically a large block with a wing on the south side. The entire structure is capped with a hip roof. The Vernacular style building features a prominent belfry, which is a reconstruction. The building's brick exterior appears to be a better quality than what was generally manufactured in Columbus Junction so it is assumed it was imported from elsewhere.[2]