Black and white photo image of the "Colored School" in Portsmouth. The school building was located on Eleventh (11th) Street and was erected in 1875, built primarily for African American students. The six room school could accommodate 350 students. It was opened for classes on September 1, 1876. In 1926, it was replaced by the Washington School, a more modern structure.
Black and white photo image of the Eleventh (11th) Street School. The school building was located on Eleventh (11th) Street and was erected in 1875, built primarily for African American students. The six room school could accommodate 350 students. It was opened for classes on September 1, 1876. In 1926, it was replaced by the Washington School, a more modern structure.
Colored image of Highland School building on Hutchins Street across from Mound Park, after the expansion in 1907. In 1956 it was razed after the new Highland School was built on the playground area.
Colored image of Highland School building on Hutchins Street across from Mound Park, after the expansion in 1907. In 1956 it was razed after the new Highland School was built on the playground area.
Black and white photo image of the Little Red School House. The building was built before the Civil War east of the site of the railroad Y.M.C.A. Eventually it was abandoned and moved to Eighth & Kendall. The building located there was razed shortly after 1905 to allow for the expansion of the N & W Railroad.