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Grand Rapids in 1856

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Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School & Hall School

Construction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School & Hall School

GRHC - 2008

This view looking northwest includes Hall Elementary School, built in 1955-56 on the left, and constrcution of the new school on the right. The construction office located in the trailor sits in front of Hall School and beyond is part of a large red crane. Various trucks, cars and a motorcycle belonging to construction workers are parked around the site. Grandville Ave. is in the foreground.

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TitleConstruction of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School & Hall School
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 9/11/2008

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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