Heslar Naval Armory/Riverside High School
Overview
The historic naval armory in Indianapolis, a gleaming white building on White River, reopened in September as Riverside High School. The former Heslar Naval Armory was constructed in 1936 as a Naval Reserve training center. During World War II, the U.S. Navy commandeered the site for active service. Decommissioned and vacant since 2015, the property was transferred to the City of Indianapolis. Indiana Landmarks took ownership of the building until the school had raised enough money to assume responsibility. The charter school joins Herron High School—also located in a historic structure—under the umbrella of Indianapolis Classical Schools in offering a rigorous classical, liberal arts education.