National and State Register

Pantall Elementary School

Logan County

The 1953 Pantall Elementary School was one of four elementary schools that served Sterling, Pantall continuing that role until 2007.  Renowned Denver architect Eugene D. Sternberg in partnership with Sterling architect Robert J. Murrin designed the International style school to embrace and convey progress, modernity, safety, and efficiency. 

A view of the school with large windows on the first floor next to a red brick building with very slight gable and large windows going along the top.

Pantall Elementary School

It has an asymmetrical plan, horizontal lines, flat or very low-pitched roofs, horizontally-oriented window arrangements, and natural light from clerestory windows.  A state-of-the-art intercom system for the time along with the most modern mechanical and electrical systems provided a safer and more positive learning environment than schools built in earlier decades.