Caldwell School

Caldwell School is a Colonial Revival school building in Mobile, Alabama, now located within Bishop State Community College. The structure serves as an administrative center on campus and features the architectural style typical of early 20th century educational buildings.

The building was founded in 1887 as Broad Street Academy and became the first public high school for African Americans in Mobile during segregation. It survived this era as a landmark of Black education and later became part of Bishop State Community College.

The school building shows how African American educators and students pushed for learning despite the barriers they faced in the segregated South. It held deep meaning for the Black community in Mobile as a place of opportunity and progress.

Visiting is easiest during the college's regular hours since the building now functions as an administrative area. It is located on the Bishop State Community College campus in downtown Mobile and is accessible to campus visitors.

The building was reconstructed in 1947 and remains the oldest structure on the Bishop State Community College campus today. This restoration allowed it to endure and continue serving as a physical reminder of its educational legacy.

Location: Alabama

Inception: 1887

GPS coordinates: 30.69320,-88.05750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00