Name/Title
Central High School, 2602 Edmond, 1932Entry/Object ID
2007.33.796ADescription
Central High School (new), 2602 Edmond, 1932. Designed in 1930 by Eckel & Aldrich Architects. Building constructed 1930-1931.' Completed Sept. 1, 1931.
Central High School, the second oldest high school west of the Mississippi River, was established on May 8, 1895, when the St. Joseph High School was built at 13th & Olive Street. The building opened on May 6, 1896. This original "High School" was renamed Central High School in 1910. In 1932, a new Central High School was erected at 26th & Edmond Street.
See 07.33.796E glass negative.
See 07.33.796C&D for Aerial View.
07.33.796A Front, Exterior View, 6 1/2 x 11", 3-story brick, very large (long) in front with many windows on each story, 2 annexes on either side, greenhouse on south roof, expansive lawn." Central High School" carved above 3 door entrance. 4 columns rise above entrance to cover 2nd & 3rd story. c. 1935
Additional Photos not given letter designation
1-Similar view to "A" above except shows south side as well as front.
1-South side of building is focus of print, front seen at angle.
1-Angle close-up of center front of building focusing on columns above entrance on 2nd story.Collection
Eckel-BrunnerMade/Created
Studio
Prawitz, StudiosDate made
1932Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriNotes
Medium: Photographic Paper
Location of Negative: Glass Negatives--RB Box 1Lexicon
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Edmond Street, 2602, High Schools, Central High School, Edmond StreetDimensions
Dimension Notes
Printsize: 6 1/2" x 11"
Linen BackingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edmond Jacques Eckel