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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

ABC Wednesday - H is for Harrison Museum

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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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21 comments:

  1. William KendallMarch 5, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    It does remind me of schools of that era here. That is an exemplary use for it now.

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  2. cieldequimperMarch 5, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    Will you return and go inside?

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    1. Tanya BreeseMarch 5, 2014 at 6:25 AM

      one of these days! i didn't even know it existed till sunday!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 3:04 AM

    A very grand looking place, I like the floor to ceiling windows.

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  4. LOLfromPasaMarch 5, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    Another interesting bit of information. Like those big windows!

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  5. StuartMarch 5, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Classic red brick school house. I hope they've added air conditioning !

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  6. Chrissy BrandMarch 5, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    A fine old building- would like to look around myself.

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  7. NancyMarch 5, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    What a wonderful brick structure and love all of those windows!

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 5, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Oh I love the brick. Hug B

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  9. TexWisGirlMarch 5, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    nice that they took the old school and repurposed it for a museum.

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  10. LolaMarch 5, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Like those big windows too. Great shot!

    Thanks for visiting!

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  11. Reader WilMarch 5, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Excellent post and very informative if you read the link on early African American education in Virginia. Thank you!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  12. Busy Bee SuzMarch 5, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Love the look of this building. I hope you make it inside one day!

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  13. Leave It To DavisMarch 5, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Looks like some of the old buildings we have in our town....I took some pictures not long ago....may post them soon.

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  14. Leave It To DavisMarch 5, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Looks like some of the old buildings we have in our town....I took some pictures not long ago....may post them soon.

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  15. Roger Owen GreenMarch 5, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    a bit of HISTORY!
    ROG, ABCW

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  16. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 5, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    That is a nice building! I love all the windows.

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  17. Leslie:March 5, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Before I read your description, I thought it looked just like a school.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  18. RandyMarch 5, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Looks like an old school building.

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  19. JoriMarch 6, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Such a beautiful building! I love that you always provide the history! :)

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  20. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 6, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Love it when old schools get repurposed. Great capture!

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