Washington Union High School, Fremont
historic place
Washington Union High School in Fremont, Alameda County, holds a significant place in local history. The school was established in 1891, notably becoming the second high school in California created under the Union High School Law. Early classes started in 1892 in the Masonic Hall, and by 1893, students moved into a dedicated three-story building on Peralta Boulevard. The current Fremont Boulevard site was acquired in 1923. A new classically-designed main building, by architect Henry H. Meyers, was dedicated in August 1924. This original building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Due to earthquake safety concerns, the main building was demolished in the early 1990s. The original entrance archway was preserved and integrated into a new building, dedicated in December 1997, which echoes the historic architecture. Washington Union High School has been a continuous educational institution in Fremont for over a century.