Fremont School
Fremont School is a brick school building in Spartanburg constructed in 1915 with two main stories and a basement. The facade features decorative brickwork in Flemish bond pattern and terra cotta ornaments, with the entrance highlighted by classical porticos.
The building was constructed in 1915 following South Carolina compulsory education laws that required children between ages eight and fourteen to attend school. A significant expansion was added in 1926 by architect J. Frank Collins, nearly doubling the structure's size.
The school was named Fremont after a notable American figure and reflects how educational institutions shaped community identity. Its classical architectural details with decorative brickwork remain visible today as markers of civic pride from the early 1900s.
The building is currently private property and can be viewed from the sidewalk or public road but not accessed from the interior. Its location near downtown Spartanburg makes it easily accessible on foot or by vehicle.
The building was designed by local architect Luther D. Proffitt, who practiced from about 1904 to the late 1930s and was known for his classical style. It now serves as a residential complex with historic features preserved during its conversion.
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