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The Harrison Museum of African American Culture. Built in 1916 this building was the first public high school for African American students. Located at 523 Harrison Ave., N.W. Roanoke, VA 24016. I didn't get to go inside since it is closed on Sunday, which is when I snapped this photo. Click Here for more info on the museum. Click Here for more info on early African American education in Virginia.
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The Harrison Museum of African American Culture. Built in 1916 this building was the first public high school for African American students. Located at 523 Harrison Ave., N.W. Roanoke, VA 24016. I didn't get to go inside since it is closed on Sunday, which is when I snapped this photo. Click Here for more info on the museum. Click Here for more info on early African American education in Virginia.
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It does remind me of schools of that era here. That is an exemplary use for it now.
ReplyDeleteWill you return and go inside?
ReplyDeleteone of these days! i didn't even know it existed till sunday!
DeleteA very grand looking place, I like the floor to ceiling windows.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting bit of information. Like those big windows!
ReplyDeleteClassic red brick school house. I hope they've added air conditioning !
ReplyDeleteA fine old building- would like to look around myself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful brick structure and love all of those windows!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the brick. Hug B
ReplyDeletenice that they took the old school and repurposed it for a museum.
ReplyDeleteLike those big windows too. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
Excellent post and very informative if you read the link on early African American education in Virginia. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
Love the look of this building. I hope you make it inside one day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like some of the old buildings we have in our town....I took some pictures not long ago....may post them soon.
ReplyDeleteLooks like some of the old buildings we have in our town....I took some pictures not long ago....may post them soon.
ReplyDeletea bit of HISTORY!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
That is a nice building! I love all the windows.
ReplyDeleteBefore I read your description, I thought it looked just like a school.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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Looks like an old school building.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful building! I love that you always provide the history! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it when old schools get repurposed. Great capture!
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