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Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Interior

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Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Interior

GRHC - 2009

A view of the third-floor hall looking west includes a portion of the colorful tiles surrounding the drinking fountains.

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Title	Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Interior
Creator	GRHC
Date	2009
Current Address	703 Shamrock SW
Pre 1912 Address	Hall St. and Grandville Ave., SW corner
Architect	Kingscott Associates, Kalamazoo, MI
Contractor	Triangle Construction Co.
Date Constructed	2008-09
Original Owner	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Original Use	Public school
Neighborhood	Roosevelt Park
Notes	Title by cataloger. Photo taken 5/18/2009 The color palette of the tilework is used throughout the school in the tiles as well as painted areas. 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.
Collection	GRHC
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