Cypress Street Schoolhouse, Orange

Name: Cypress Street Schoolhouse
Address: Orange, United States

#12 among attractions in Orange

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The Cypress Street Schoolhouse, also known simply as Cypress Schoolhouse, is historic former elementary school building in Orange, California built in 1931. It is a one story structure built in classic Spanish Architecture with stucco walls and clay a tile roof. The building hosted educational classes ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. It was one of the last public schools in Southern California that segregated students of Mexican descent. The school officially closed in 1944, just three years shy of the landmark decision Mendez, et al v. Westminster School District which ended at the California Supreme Court in Sacramento which desegregated public schools in California. The school house is owned by Chapman University. Cypress Street Schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 2015. ()

Coordinates: 33°47'4"N, 117°51'3"W

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Old TowneOrange United States

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Cypress Street Schoolhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Discovery Science Center, Hilbert Museum of California Art, MainPlace Mall, St. John's Lutheran Church.

1.4 miSW
Museum
Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana
36 min walk • The Discovery Science Center, nestled in the heart of Santa Ana, California, serves as a beacon of learning and curiosity for visitors of all ages. This interactive museum is a hub for hands-on science education, offering a wealth of exhibits that explore various...
0.5 miNW
Art museum, Museum
Hilbert Museum of California Art, Orange
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Orange, California, the Hilbert Museum of California Art is a cultural gem dedicated to showcasing the rich tapestry of California's artistic legacy. This museum, which offers free admission to the public, presents a unique opportunity...
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Postmodern architecture
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
33 min walk • MainPlace Mall is a shopping mall at the north edge of Santa Ana, California, adjacent to the City of Orange and the Orange Crush interchange of the Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Orange freeways.
~720 ftN
Universities and schools, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange
4 min walk • The St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, California is a Lutheran church. The church was founded in 1882, and its sanctuary was built in 1913-14. The building was renovated and rededicated in 1990.
~1790 ftSW
Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Orange
9 min walk • Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Orange, California, United States, is a parish church in the Diocese of Orange. It served as the cathedral of that diocese, from the diocese's establishment in 1976, until Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, the former Crystal Cathedral, was dedicated on July 17, 2019.
~1390 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Old Towne, Orange
7 min walk • Old Towne, Orange Historic District, also known as Downtown Orange, is a one square-mile district around the original plaza of Orange, California, and contains many of the original structures built in the period after the city's incorporation.
0.9 miSW
33°46'38"N • 117°51'50"W
Saint Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church, Orange
23 min walk • Church
~720 ftN
Church
First Baptist Church of Orange, Orange
4 min walk • The First Baptist Church of Orange is a historic Baptist church building at 192 S. Orange Street in Orange, California. The building is currently owned by Avila's El Ranchito, a Mexican restaurant chain based in Orange County.
0.5 miN
Library, Universities and schools
Chapman University, Orange
14 min walk • Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California. It encompasses ten schools and colleges, including Fowler School of Engineering, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Fowler School of Law, and Schmid College of Science and Technology, and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
1.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana
40 min walk • The Rancho Santiago Community College District, one of four community college districts located in Orange County, California, offers associate degrees and adult education certificates through its two colleges: Santa Ana College in Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon College in Orange.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
California Coast University, Orange
31 min walk • California Coast University is a private for-profit online university based in Santa Ana, California. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and approved by the State of California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cypress Street Schoolhouse?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church of Orange, Orange (4 min walk), St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange (4 min walk), Old Towne, Orange (7 min walk), Holy Family Catholic Church, Orange (9 min walk).

How to get to Cypress Street Schoolhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cypress Street Schoolhouse:

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Orange (13 min walk)