Eleanor Roosevelt School, U.S. community school in Warm Springs, Georgia
Eleanor Roosevelt School is a historic school building in Warm Springs, Georgia, constructed in Colonial Revival style with balanced windows, simple columns, and a welcoming entrance. Completed in 1936, it was the final school built with Julius Rosenwald Fund support and served grades 1 through 8 for students in surrounding rural areas.
Completed in 1936, the building was part of the Rosenwald Schools movement, which built approximately 5,000 schools between 1912 and 1937 to improve education for African American children. President Franklin D. Roosevelt personally supported the project, attended its 1937 opening, and contributed his own check toward funding.
The school is named after Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, signifying its importance as a symbol of educational progress for African American children during segregation. The building represents the community's efforts to provide learning opportunities regardless of race.
The building is not currently used as a regular school but is accessible to visitors interested in local history and restoration efforts ongoing through the Georgia Trust. Updates on stabilization work, roof replacement, and window restoration can be followed through the project website for those wishing to support or learn more about the initiative.
The building was featured in 1940 at the American Negro Exposition in Chicago with two dioramas, honoring its significance as an example of progress in African American education. This exhibition showcased achievements and contributions of African Americans across various fields, establishing the school as a recognized landmark in educational history.
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