Walker–Grant School, Schule in den Vereinigten Staaten
Walker-Grant School is a school building in Fredericksburg, Virginia, built in 1938 in the Art Deco style. The structure was originally designed as an elementary school and was later expanded to include high school classrooms for older students.
The building was constructed in 1938 as the city's first public high school for Black students, but this represented decades of community effort. Founders Joseph Walker and Jason Grant had established the Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial Institute in 1905 in a church basement. Following school integration in 1968, the building transitioned to serve as a middle school for all students.
The school was a symbol of pride and hope for Fredericksburg's African American community. Many residents still view the building as a reminder of collective efforts to provide education for all families in the city.
The building is located on Gunnery Road between Dunmore and Ferdinand Streets in the neighborhood. Visitors should be aware that the property may not be open to the public, so viewing the building from the street is the most practical option.
The school was named after Joseph Walker, a formerly enslaved man from Spotsylvania County, and Jason Grant, whose father escaped to Canada to seek freedom. Both men dedicated their lives to creating educational opportunities for Black students despite facing significant barriers.
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