Category Archives: The Schools of Georgetown
Survey of Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: The Fillmore School
It’s been a while since GM added an entry to his Survey of Historic School Buildings series, but today he inches closer to checking off all of them: the Fillmore School. Fillmore School 1801 35th St. Built: 1893 Architect: Unknown … Continue reading
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Survey of Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: The Phillips School
As part of GM’s continuing series surveying the historic school buildings in Georgetown he turns today to another condofied school: The Phillips School. Wendell Phillips School 2735 Olive St. Built: 1890 Architect: Unknown Current Owner: Private Residences The Phillips school … Continue reading
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2009 – A Georgetown Year in Review
2009 was the first full year of the Georgetown Metropolitan’s existence (except, of course, for it’s earlier existence as a genuine newspaper). While there were certainly some nights when GM has to stretch for content, overall Georgetown provided plenty of … Continue reading
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Survey of Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: Hyde School
As part of GM’s continuing series surveying the historic school buildings in Georgetown he turns today to the last remaining open public elementary school in Georgetown: Hyde School. Anthony Hyde School 3219 O St. Built: 1907 Architect: Arthur B. Heaton … Continue reading
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Survey of Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: The Wormley School
As part of GM’s continuing series on the historic school buildings in Georgetown today he explores the historically significant Wormley School. The Wormley School 3325 Prospect St. Built: 1885 Current Owner: Private residences Brief Story: The Wormley School was built … Continue reading
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A Survey of the Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: the Lancaster School
Today for his survey of historic school buildings in Georgetown, GM sets his sights on the Lancaster School. The Lancaster School 3126 O St. Built: Cornerstone laid June, 1811, school opened November 18, 1811 Architect: Unknown Current Use: Private Residence … Continue reading
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A Survey of the Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: the West Georgetown School
Last week GM began a new series, a survey of the historic school buildings of Georgetown. Today he continues with the second school building: the West Georgetown School. West Georgetown School 1640 Wisconsin Ave. Built: 1911 Architect: Snowden Ashford Current … Continue reading
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A Survey of the Historic School Buildings in Georgetown: The Jackson School
Sometimes it seems that there are few children living in Georgetown. While GM has tried to rebut that perception with statistics, it is undeniable that before the late 20th century, there were many more children in Georgetown. What is more … Continue reading
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