Tyson Junior High School

Knoxville, United States

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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Heritage registerNational Register of Historic Places↗
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Tyson Junior High School, constructed in 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee, exemplifies the architectural currents of its era through a blend of Art Deco and Neoclassical styles. Built during the Depression-era school construction boom, the building reflects the period's characteristic geometric ornamentation and classical proportions. Its recognition on the National Register of Historic Places underscores its significance as a representative example of early twentieth-century institutional architecture in the region.