Charles Sumner School, African-American museum in Northwest Washington DC, United States
The Charles Sumner School building exhibits Second Empire architectural elements with a symmetrical facade, mansard roof, and decorative window frames.
Built in 1872 as one of the first public schools for African Americans, the building became a teachers' college and headquarters for District's segregated education system.
The museum preserves and displays artifacts, documents, and photographs that chronicle the development of public education in Washington DC from 1804 to present.
The facility maintains research rooms, exhibition spaces, and archives containing educational records from District of Columbia Public Schools through scheduled appointments.
The structure earned international recognition when architect Adolf Cluss received a medal for its design at the 1873 Vienna Exposition.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 38.90583,-77.03833
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:28
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