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Title
Franklin School: a model of public education in the District of Columbia
Subject
history
architecture
preservation
education
Description
The historic Franklin School, located at 13 and K Streets NW in Washington, DC, was once a symbol of public education for the District and the nation. Designed by Adolf Cluss, in what he called the Renaissance Revival Style, the school was selected for inclusion in the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites in 1864. Though the battle to preserve the school in its current location has been largely successful, the future function of the underused building is in question.
This exhibit was produced by the Coalition for the Franklin School. It explores the early days of public education in Washington, DC, the historic uses of the Franklin School, and the efforts to preserve the building. This exhibit was presented at the Historical Society of Washington, DC in 2010, and is available online as a virtual exhibit at www.franklinschooldc.org.
This exhibit was produced by the Coalition for the Franklin School. It explores the early days of public education in Washington, DC, the historic uses of the Franklin School, and the efforts to preserve the building. This exhibit was presented at the Historical Society of Washington, DC in 2010, and is available online as a virtual exhibit at www.franklinschooldc.org.
Creator
Janke, Cindy
Ladduwahetty, Kesh
Source
Grant - 10-DCCHP-05
Date
2010
Format
Online Exhibit
Panel Exhibit
Language
English
Type
Exhibit
Identifier
10.DCCHP.2010
Coverage
Downtown
Ward 2
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Local URL
http://web.me.com/wgilcher/Franklin_School_DC/Virtual_Exhibition.html
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