Photograph of Abbot School
Dublin Core
Title
Photograph of Abbot School
Subject
Schools--Kansas City, Kansas
USD 500
Schools--Architecture
USD 500
Schools--Architecture
Description
Black and white photo of Abbot School (originally called London Heights School). Located at the corner of 15th and Troup Ave., Abbot school was constructed in 1889 and began as a two-room schoolhouse.
Early accounts of the school mention the lack of central heat and sewage facilities, as well as the bench with the water pail and dipper. Dr. Walter Pearson, one of the early Principals, is remembered as having a drum beat to help the children march into the building. The first Principal was a Mr. Frank Colvin. In 1893, when there was no money to pay teachers, pupils were assessed one dollar a month tuition.
In 1903 a six-room addition was built and the school's name was changed to Abbot for A. Jacob Abbott, a minister, educator, writer of children's stories and textbooks. The expanded school served eight grades in twelve rooms.
In 1972 Abbot school closed and students were reassigned to Douglass Elementary.
Early accounts of the school mention the lack of central heat and sewage facilities, as well as the bench with the water pail and dipper. Dr. Walter Pearson, one of the early Principals, is remembered as having a drum beat to help the children march into the building. The first Principal was a Mr. Frank Colvin. In 1893, when there was no money to pay teachers, pupils were assessed one dollar a month tuition.
In 1903 a six-room addition was built and the school's name was changed to Abbot for A. Jacob Abbott, a minister, educator, writer of children's stories and textbooks. The expanded school served eight grades in twelve rooms.
In 1972 Abbot school closed and students were reassigned to Douglass Elementary.
Creator
Bill Radford
Source
Kansas Room Special Collections
Publisher
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
Date
1929
Rights
Format
JPG
Language
eng
Type
Gelatin silver print
Identifier
KSCOLL_PH_Abbot_01
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
8 x 10 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Bill Radford, “Photograph of Abbot School,” Kansas Room Special Collections, accessed April 17, 2024, https://kansascollection.omeka.net/items/show/34.