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Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Looking West

Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Looking West

GRHC - 2008

The present Hall Elementary School is partially visible behind the pallets of red brick facing for the new Cesar Chavez School at the right. Between the old and new buildings, behind the red truck, is the area that will house the new cafeteria and the gym. At the right a large platform supported by steel girders provides work space for application of the brick facing. The window spaces have been covered in heavy plastic to protect workers from the cold weather, and traces of snow can be seen on the ground.

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TitleConstruction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Looking West
CreatorGRHC
Date2008
Current Address703 Shamrock SW
Pre 1912 AddressHall St. and Grandville Ave., SW corner
ArchitectKingscott Associates, Kalamazoo, MI
ContractorTriangle Construction Co.
Date Constructed2008-09
Original OwnerGrand Rapids Public Schools
Original UsePublic school
NeighborhoodRoosevelt Park
Notes

Title by cataloger. Photo taken 12/01/2008
This building replaces the former Hall Elementary School, built in 1955-56, at the same location and is the third building on the site. The new building occupies the same position on the property as the original building, built in 1892.

CollectionGRHC
Locationlocation on map


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