Norman High School Home Economics Building
We are proud to announce that we (NHPP, Inc.) have purchased the old Norman High School Home Economics building. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the school building and the gym. (We do not own the gym.)
This photo was taken not long after the building was constructed, (by John Green), but it still looks about the same. A fireplace was added on the east end in 1967.
Note the tree in the front. This tree is now huge and it will have to come down. Since we have had so many bad storms, both ice and tornado, the local insurance companies will not write insurance with a large tree in the yard. At least, not if they think there is a chance of it hitting the building. So, against our wishes, this tree will come down. Not only will we lose the tree, it will cost us about $1,000.00 to have it taken out.
Plans for the future use of the old Home Ec building are not set in stone, but at the present we are considering using it as a tourist rental. Not really a B & B, as we don't have anyone to cook for guest, but as a nice place to stay while visiting Norman or the Montgomery county area.
Let us hear your stories about attending classes in the old Home Ec building, and some information on your former teachers.
NEW: We are working on the front of the building, so we thought we would share with you the "new" look. Hope you like it as much as we do. The inside is getting a complete overhaul as well.
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Home to NHPP, Inc. and NECC
Web Owners N.H.P.P.Inc.
Old Norman High School is owned by Norman Historic Preservation Program, Inc. NHPPInc 501-C-3 non-profit.
Norman Educational Cultural
Center, (NECC)located in the old Norman High school.
Founded Oct. 2001
Mission Statement
“Building a future for Norman through Historic Preservation”
“Develop and coordinate programs that value historic
preservation and preserve cultural lifestyles.”
Who we are: A group of former students and friends of former students who wanted to see our old high school saved from destruction.
Goals: To serve the county in its historic preservation needs, providing information, research, and written materials concerning the preservation of buildings, life-styles, places, events.
To preserve the old school building and to use it as an educational cultural center for the area. Keeping alive the history and life-style of those who lived in the town when it was a sawmill town, during its heyday of the 1920s.
How You Can Help: Donations, both monetary and collectibles for our center.
Contact Us:
N.H.P.P., Inc.
P.O. Box 226
Norman AR 71960
870-334-3188 (leave a message)
HOURS: We close from Nov 1 to Apr 1 except by appointment.
Open Apr 1 to Nov 1 Tuesday & Friday or by appt.
