Booker T. Washington School (Terre Haute, Indiana)

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]

Washington, Booker T., School
Southern side of the school
Location1201 S. 13th St., Terre Haute, Indiana
United States
Coordinates39°27′15″N 87°23′53″W
Built1914
ArchitectMiller & Yeager Architects
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.02001170[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 2002

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]

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


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