Mechanic Arts High School
Mechanic Art's High School was a high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which operated from 1911 to 1976. The school was part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district. Located near the Rondo neighborhood, it was a prominent school for Saint Paul's black students. [1]
| Mechanic Arts High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Saint Paul , Minnesota United States | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1911 |
| Closed | 1976 |
| School district | Saint Paul Public Schools |
| Classrooms | 34 |
History
Started as the Manual Training Program at St. Paul High School in 1886, the program moved to the former Madison Elementary School building as Mechanical Arts High School. Land was purchased in 1907 for the new Mechanic Arts High School building, and construction was completed in 1911. The former locations land was sold and the building demolished in 1914 as part of the construction of the Minnesota Historical Society Building (renamed the Minnesota Judicial Center in 1992). In 1929, land was purchased for a new gym addition that was completed in 1930.
Due to a declining student population and the integration of schools, the last graduating class was in 1976 with the remaining students being consolidated between Washington Tech High School and Central High School. The building was used to house the Open School as well as the learning centers, which was developed to integrate the student populous. These programs continued until the building was demolished in 1980.[2]
References
- Foundation, CultureBrokers; Paul.", Inc 2008 "Points of Entry: The African American Heritage Guide to Saint. "Education and Athletic Achievement". Saint Paul Historical. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- Sigvertsen, Jene T. From Past to Present: An Inventory of Saint Paul Public School Facilities (PDF). Saint Paul Public Schools. pp. 114–115. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-01.