Caldwell School, African American school in Mobile, Alabama
The Colonial Revival building at Bishop State Community College stands as a testament to educational development in the southern United States.
Founded in 1887 as Broad Street Academy, Caldwell School became the first public high school for African Americans in Mobile during segregation.
The school building represents the determination of African American educators and students who pursued education despite systemic limitations in the South.
Located at 30.6932° N latitude and 88.0575° W longitude, the building now functions as an administrative center within Bishop State Community College.
The structure, reconstructed in 1947, maintains its position as the oldest building on the Broad Street campus of Bishop State Community College.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1887
GPS coordinates: 30.69320,-88.05750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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