CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - Revision history

Randylyon at 19:52, 13 December 2023

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	[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]], Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G. S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G. S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.
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	In 1906 a telephone system was installed before the beginning of the school year. This allowed teachers to communicate with the principal's office and the janitor. Prior to the start of school, the faculty hosted a reception for the entering pupils and their parents. (1)		In 1906 a telephone system was installed before the beginning of the school year. This allowed teachers to communicate with the principal's office and the janitor. Prior to the start of school, the faculty hosted a reception for the entering pupils and their parents. (1)

	In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class.		In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class. (2)

	Following the building's use as the public school and the district's administration office, the structure housed the [[CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL]] until June 1983~~. On May 9, 1983, Behr Funeral Home, the only bidder for the property, purchased the building and the adjoining parking lot for $35,000~~.		Following the building's use as the public school and the district's administration office, the structure housed the [[CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL]] until June 1983.

	Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to it being demolished. ~~The site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)~~		Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to discussions of it being demolished.

	---		On May 9, 1983, Behr Funeral Home, the only bidder for the property, purchased the building and the adjoining parking lot for $35,000. (3) The building was demolished and site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot.

			The memories persisted. There were stories of sliding down the old fire escape chute which had been removed decades earlier. A statue of Minerva, the Greek goddess of wisdom and invention once stood inside in the stairwell. The bell tower was strictly off limits. Just before the building was demolished some local groups expressed hopes that the tower could somehow be saved and relocated to [[JACKSON PARK]]. The red sandstone used in the construction of the building made this impossible. The four-inch veneer of the sandstone was porous and allowed water to seep through causing cracking. (4)

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	1. "Telephone System Installed," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 3, 1906, p. 2		1. "Telephone System Installed," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 3, 1906, p. 2

			2. Gabe, Catherine, "A Thing of Beauty," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 31, 1983, p. 7

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Randylyon at 02:47, 26 July 2017

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	[[Image:ssspoon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Sterling silver spoon.]] The building's ventilation system received special attention. A huge fan, operated from the basement, pulled in fresh air and forced it through pipes. The air was piped into the classrooms with such force that it was said illness-causing drafts from windows were eliminated. Other pipes funneled off "impure" air.		[[Image:ssspoon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Sterling silver spoon.]] The building's ventilation system received special attention. A huge fan, operated from the basement, pulled in fresh air and forced it through pipes. The air was piped into the classrooms with such force that it was said illness-causing drafts from windows were eliminated. Other pipes funneled off "impure" air.

			In 1906 a telephone system was installed before the beginning of the school year. This allowed teachers to communicate with the principal's office and the janitor. Prior to the start of school, the faculty hosted a reception for the entering pupils and their parents. (1)

	In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class.		In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class.
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	Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to it being demolished. The site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)		Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to it being demolished. The site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)

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			Source:

			1. "Telephone System Installed," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', September 3, 1906, p. 2

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Randylyon at 05:21, 9 December 2015

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	[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G. S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G. S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.

Randylyon at 03:58, 1 May 2012

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	Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.		Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.

	The building's ventilation system received special attention. A huge fan, operated from the basement, pulled in fresh air and forced it through pipes. The air was piped into the classrooms with such force that it was said illness-causing drafts from windows were eliminated. Other pipes funneled off "impure" air.		[[Image:ssspoon.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Sterling silver spoon.]] The building's ventilation system received special attention. A huge fan, operated from the basement, pulled in fresh air and forced it through pipes. The air was piped into the classrooms with such force that it was said illness-causing drafts from windows were eliminated. Other pipes funneled off "impure" air.

	In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class.		In 1923 the first class to graduate from [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] carried their books from Central, then called Dubuque High School, up West Locust to the new high school where they completed their last three months of class.

Randylyon at 21:49, 15 February 2010

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	[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G. S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.

	Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.		Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.

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	Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to it being demolished. The site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)		Despite its placement on the [[NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES]], the building's continued deterioration led to it being demolished. The site of the school in 1992 was a parking lot. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)

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	[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ~~COURT HOUSE~~]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.

	Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.		Central High School was constructed of coarse cut Wisconsin red sandstone with massive arches and a soaring clock tower. The interior of the building featured maple and oak woodwork.

Randylyon at 18:48, 4 August 2008

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	[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[~~RICHARDSONIAN~~ ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust STREETS.		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust [[STREETS]].

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURT HOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURT HOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.

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	CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust STREETS.		[[Image:CENTRALHIGHSCHOOL.gif\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Central High School]]CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Former administration building of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Once one of Dubuque's grandest examples of [[RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE]],Central High School stood at 15th and Locust STREETS.

	Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURT HOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.		Completed in 1895, the school was designed by Freeport, Illinois, architect G .S. Mansfield. The popular [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]] lost the contract, it was believed, because his recently completed [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURT HOUSE]] had cost more than his estimate. Strangely, the school board overlooked the fact that Mansfield was involved in a similar dispute over the Clinton County Courthouse that had cost nearly double his estimate of $35,000. Records do not indicate whether Mansfield built Central High School within his cost estimates.