Booker T. Washington School (Terre Haute, Indiana) Explained

Washington, Booker T., School
Location:1201 S. 13th St., Terre Haute, Indiana
United States
Coordinates:39.4542°N -87.3981°W
Built:1914
Architect:Miller & Yeager Architects
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:October 16, 2002
Refnum:02001170[1]

Booker T. Washington School, also known as District School #10 and Washington High School, is a historic school building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and was designed by the firm of Miller & Yeager Architects. It is a two-story, rectangular brick building with Classical Revival style design elements.[2]

The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its historical significance in African-American education in the area.[1]

In recent years through the end of the 2001–2002 school year, the building has housed Booker T. Washington High School, a school for pregnant, parenting and alternative students. Because of safety issues and compliance with current state standards, Washington High School moved from its original location to a new structure near Terre Haute South Vigo High School. As of June 2008, the original building was undergoing appraisal in preparation for being listed for sale.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washington, Booker T., School. 2001-07-02. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-07-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Booker T. Washington School . 2016-07-01. Heather M. Wagner. PDF. August 2001. and Accompanying photographs
  3. Loughlin . Sue . Officials: New Washington High School will be ready for students' first day . Tribune-Star . Terre Haute, Indiana . June 25, 2010 . July 3, 2010 .