Photograph of Bancroft School
Dublin Core
Title
Photograph of Bancroft School
Subject
Schools--Kansas City, Kansas
USD 500
Schools--Architecture
USD 500
Schools--Architecture
Description
Black and white photo of exterior of Bancroft School in Kansas City, Kansas. Bancroft School at Sixth and Splitlog was named, as was the custom in the years around the turn of the century, for a well-known writer and diplomat, George Bancroft, who is remembered chiefly for his History of the United States. In 1902 S. J. Davidson was awarded the contract for the four-room brick building and a four-room addition was built in 1904. Splitlog was not open between Fifth and Sixth, and the Board had to petition to have the city open it. Architect was W. W. Rose and address listed as 516 Splitlog Ave.
By 1947 enrollment had declined and pupils were designated to go to Riverview School or Central School. The grounds would be used by the Building and Grounds Department.
By 1947 enrollment had declined and pupils were designated to go to Riverview School or Central School. The grounds would be used by the Building and Grounds Department.
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_Bancroft_01
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
8 x 10 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Bill Radford, “Photograph of Bancroft School,” Kansas Room Special Collections, accessed April 20, 2024, https://kansascollection.omeka.net/items/show/39.