Paul William Dunbar High School
Paul William Dunbar High School, Educational historic site in Bessemer, Alabama.
The Paul William Dunbar High School building spans three floors and features brick construction with symmetrical windows across its main facade at 2715 6th Avenue North.
Established in 1923 as Bessemer Colored High School, the institution operated until 1980, providing education for African-American students during the period of segregation.
Arthur Shores taught multiple subjects at the school before becoming a civil rights attorney, while graduates included art collector Paul R. Jones and activist James Boggs.
The National Dunbar-Abrams Foundation acquired the building after its closure and initiated renovations to transform the space into a community center.
The school football team, known as the Blue Devils, maintained a strong record against Westfield High School with 15 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie across 23 matches.
Location: Bessemer
Inception: 1923
Address: 2715 6th Avenue North
GPS coordinates: 33.41361,-86.94889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:00
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