Carver High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Carver High School, formerly known as Phoenix Union Colored High School and as George Washington Carver High School, is a former school in Phoenix, Arizona
that served African-American students until the integration of schools in 1954. It was opened in 1926 by the Phoenix Union High School District
as "Phoenix Union Colored High School" but was renamed to "Carver High School" in 1943.
The building is currently used as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, which is operated by the Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association (named after the old high school's mascot).
The building was built in 1926 in 20th Century Commercial style. It was designed and/or built by Pierson & Johnson. The building and a 4.9 acres (2 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1991.
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
that served African-American students until the integration of schools in 1954. It was opened in 1926 by the Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix Union High School District
The Phoenix Union High School District is a school district based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is one of the state's oldest school districts and its largest high school-only district, serving 26,000 students in 17 schools and employing more than 2,800 people...
as "Phoenix Union Colored High School" but was renamed to "Carver High School" in 1943.
The building is currently used as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, which is operated by the Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association (named after the old high school's mascot).
The building was built in 1926 in 20th Century Commercial style. It was designed and/or built by Pierson & Johnson. The building and a 4.9 acres (2 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1991.