A.C. Steere Elementary School, elementary school
A.C. Steere Elementary School is a primary school building in Shreveport designed in Mission Revival style, recognizable by its curved roof tiles and simple decorative details reminiscent of Spanish colonial architecture. The structure houses classrooms, offices, a library added during a 2010 renovation, and a gymnasium that became part of the campus.
The school opened in 1929 as Broadmoor School and was renamed in 1930 to honor A.C. Steere, the land donor who had died that year. A new wing with four classrooms was added in 1939, and the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 due to its architectural and historical significance.
The school is named after A.C. Steere, a local figure who donated land for schools and parks in the mid-1920s and was honored with the school's name following his death in 1930. This naming reflects how the building represents a link between the community's past and its present identity.
The school is located on Youree Drive near downtown Shreveport and sits on a campus covering about 17 acres with accessible grounds and outdoor areas. Since it remains an active school serving around 500 students, visitors should contact ahead to confirm access times and any restrictions.
The school's bell tower houses a bell from the USS Shreveport, a Navy ship, creating an unusual connection between the school and local maritime history. This distinctive feature links the building to the broader story of the community's naval heritage.
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