Fosdick-Masten Park High School, historic public high school building, now known as City Honors School, located in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States
Fosdick-Masten Park High School is a high school building in Buffalo designed in the Beaux-Arts style with prominent classical details and symmetrical forms. The structure features white glazed tiles, large windows, and decorative stonework that give it an air of permanence and institutional importance.
The school opened in 1897 as Masten Park High School, Buffalo's second public high school, but was destroyed by fire in 1912. The rebuilt structure opened in 1914 and was renamed to honor principal Frank Fosdick after his death in 1926, cementing his legacy in the school's identity.
The school's name honors Frank Fosdick, a former principal who was deeply loved by students and the community for his dedication to their education. The building stands as a symbol of education's role in shaping Buffalo and remains a place where generations have formed important memories.
The school sits on elevated ground along North Street with good access to public transportation and clear sightlines from nearby streets. Visitors can view the historic architecture from outside or contact the main office to arrange a tour of the small on-campus museum, which displays yearbooks and artifacts spanning over a century.
A 1938 baseball card features a cartoon sketch of the school alongside an image of catcher Frankie Pytlak, one of the school's notable alumni. This rare card captures a forgotten connection between the building and American baseball history from the early trading card era.
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