East Suffolk Complex
East Suffolk Complex is a historic school complex for African-American students located at Suffolk, Virginia. The complex consists of the East Suffolk Elementary School (1926–1927), East Suffolk High School (1938–1939), and the Gymnasium building (1951).
East Suffolk Complex | |
 Former high school | |
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| Location | 231 S. 7th St., Suffolk, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°43′30″N 76°33′51″W |
| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 1926-1927, 1938-1939, 1951 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000743[1] |
| VLR No. | 133-5046 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 4, 2003 |
| Designated VLR | December 4, 2002[2] |
History
The East Suffolk Elementary School, built as a Rosenwald School, is a one-story, Colonial Revival style, brick school with a central auditorium flanked by classrooms. The East Suffolk High School is a Colonial Revival style, one-story brick building with a double-loaded corridor plan, and eight classrooms. It was built with Public Works Administration funds. A cafeteria wing was added in 1952. The Gymnasium is a concrete block building with applied 5-course American bond brick veneer. The complex closed in 1979.[3] The complex is now a public recreation center.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- Kimble A. David (September 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: East Suffolk Complex" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
Gallery
Former elementary school
Gymnasium
