Walnut Street School, Woodland, California
historic place
The Walnut Street School is a historic place located in Woodland, Yolo County, California. This building, also known as the Rhoda Maxwell School, was constructed between 1914 and 1915. It features the Mission Revival architectural style. Master architect William H. Weeks designed the Walnut Street School. Weeks was known for his school building designs and created hundreds of schools across California. In Woodland, he also designed the Woodland High School, the Woodland Hotel, the Bank of Yolo, and the Woodland Courthouse. The Walnut Street School served as a primary school for many years. In 1954, it was officially renamed Maxwell School. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It represents a significant example of early 20th-century school architecture in Woodland.