Roosevelt School (Ames, Iowa)

Roosevelt School, also known as Second Ward School, is a historic building located in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is significant as an example of a Progressive Era school building that served as a neighborhood elementary school from its construction in 1924 until it was controversially closed in 2005.[2] It was designed by the local architectural firm of Kimball, Bailie & Cowgill. It exemplifies the ideals of "ample sunlight, fresh air, and open space for the innovative subjects and learning conditions advocated by Progressive educators."[2] The stripped-down version of the Beaux-Arts style of the two-story brick structure also embodied the progressive philosophy of constructing noble public buildings. During its years as a school, the building served as a catylist for the development of the neighborhood from the 1920s to the 1950s, and served as its community center, park, and playground.

Roosevelt School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	921 9th St. Ames, Iowa
Coordinates	42°01′50.1″N 93°37′25.1″W
Area	2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built	1924
Built by	Elvin & Co.
Architect	Kimball, Bailie & Cowgill
Architectural style	Beaux-Arts Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.	10000055[1]
Added to NRHP	March 2, 2010

The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1] RES-Development purchased the property and converted the building into 20 condominiums, which opened in 2015.[3]