Politics & Government
El Cerrito School Could Become National Landmark
Chung Mei School campus has been nominated to be added to the National Register of Historical Places.
The federal government could add an El Cerrito school to the National Register of Historic Places.
The 78-year-old Chung Mei School was originally built as an orphanage and schools for Chinese boys. Its cultural impact and history qualify the school for inclusion on the National Register, according to Tom Panas of the El Cerrito Historical Society.
The campus formerly housed the private Windrush School. The current owners Steve and Susan Chamberlin are reportedly considering a plan to lease the campus to Summit Public Schools for a charter school.
Panas led the initial effort to have the school campus preserved as a state and federal landmark, according to a report from the Contra Costa Times. The California Historical Resources Commission approved Panas' application for the school to be included in the state's Register of Historical Resources.
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