J. Milton Turner School - Kirkwood, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 33.882 W 090° 24.161
15S E 726295 N 4271671
Historic former school in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM10ZR
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2006
Views: 34
"The Meacham Park School was opened by the Kirkwood School District in 1925 to serve the African-American students in the southeast part of the district. In 1932, the school was renamed in honor of James Milton Turner. Born a slave in St. Louis County, Mr. Turner helped found Lincoln University and was appointed as U. S. representative to Liberia by President Grant. The original wooden structure was demolished after two brick additions were constructed in 1937 (north section) and 1948 (U-shaped south front of the building), giving the school its current form. buttresses. The building has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places because it is the most important school building remaining in St. Louis County from the period of segregated school systems. In the 1975-1976 school year, the school was closed." ~ Kirkwood Landmarks booklet.
The building has been converted into offices.
Address:
238 Meacham Ave., and 245 Saratoga Ave
Kirkwood, Missouri United States
63122
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