It was constructed in 1926 at a period of significant population expansion and served the city as a high school and subsequently a junior high school until 1983. It was created by New Haven architect Roy Foote and is a notable example of Classical Revival architecture in the area. The building is now occupied by the Old West Haven Public Library. Learn more about this site's history through its individual articles: Old West Haven High School (1926) - article on Yale's website Old West Haven High School (former) - article on Connecticut History Online Old West Haven Junior High School (1939) - article on Yale's website