Edmund Atkinson School, United States historic building
Edmund Atkinson School is a school building in Detroit built in 1927 in Collegiate Gothic style. The structure features orange brick with symmetrical facades, large windows, decorative stonework, and two main entrances with arches facing north and west.
The school building was designed in 1927 and opened in February 1928 with capacity for about 580 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. A second construction phase followed in 1931 adding a gymnasium, auditorium, and additional classrooms, while a temporary wing was added in 1955 to accommodate growing enrollment exceeding 800 students.
The school was a place where children from different backgrounds learned together, including children of European and Middle Eastern immigrants alongside African American students from the neighborhood. The architecture with its tall windows and decorative stonework reflects the educational values of the early twentieth century and created a welcoming environment for the community.
The building sits on a corner lot in a residential neighborhood and stands out due to its size and architectural style among the surrounding homes. Visitors can observe the large windows, brickwork, and decorative stone details that reveal the age and architectural history of the structure.
The building featured a small service elevator outside the main structure used to carry food and supplies between floors. The kindergarten classrooms were equipped with bay windows and built-in wooden seating, showing the thoughtful design details created specifically for young students.
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