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	4. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1		4. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1

	5. Voight, Sandye, "# R's Earn a 4th: Recognition," Telegraph Herald, November 17, 1999, p.3		5. Voight, Sandye, "# R's Earn a 4th: Recognition," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 17, 1999, p.3

	6. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B		6. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B

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	[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.		[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.

	Irving was one of several elementary schools in 1998 to use Rockets Away, a physics project provided by Iowa State University. Using two-one liter soda bottles, several large washers, and cardboard for fins, sixth grade students launched rockets they had made and then calculated the height their invention had reached. (3)		Irving was one of several elementary schools in 1998 to use Rockets Away, a physics project provided by Iowa State University. Using two-one liter soda bottles, several large washers, and cardboard for fins, sixth grade students launched rockets they had made and then calculated the height their invention had reached. (3)

	In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (4)		In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (4) The process included the completion of "a mountain" of paperwork, stte-level screening, and a lengthy visit by a member of the national committee. (5)

	In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (5)		In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (6)

	Being sure that students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (6)		Being sure that students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (7)

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (7)		Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (8)

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	4. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1		4. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1

	5. "~~Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~January 20~~, ~~2004~~, p. 4B		5. Voight, Sandye, "# R's Earn a 4th: Recognition," Telegraph Herald, November 17, 1999, p.3

	6. ~~Becker, Stacey,~~ "~~Breakfast Championed at Dubuque Schools~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 8~~, ~~2014~~, p. 1A		6. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B

	7. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3		7. Becker, Stacey, "Breakfast Championed at Dubuque Schools," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 2014, p. 1A

			8. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.		[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.

	~~In 1999~~ Irving was ~~named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School~~, ~~the highest honor that~~ a ~~United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred~~ by ~~the U~~. ~~S. Department of Education~~, ~~less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned~~ the ~~designation~~. (3)		Irving was one of several elementary schools in 1998 to use Rockets Away, a physics project provided by Iowa State University. Using two-one liter soda bottles, several large washers, and cardboard for fins, sixth grade students launched rockets they had made and then calculated the height their invention had reached. (3)

	In ~~2004~~ Irving was a ~~site used for~~ the ~~[[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]~~. (4)		In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (4)

	~~Being sure that students were well fed to start their day at school~~ was ~~the goal of the breakfast program in~~ the [[~~DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT~~]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (5)		In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (5)

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (6)		Being sure that students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (6)

			Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (7)

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1		3. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Students Relish 'Rocket Science,' ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 2003, p. 1

			4. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1

	4. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B		5. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B

	5. Becker, Stacey, "Breakfast Championed at Dubuque Schools," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 2014, p. 1A		6. Becker, Stacey, "Breakfast Championed at Dubuque Schools," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 2014, p. 1A

	6. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3		7. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (4)		In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (4)

	Being sure that ~~elementary~~ students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (5)		Being sure that students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (5)

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (6)		Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (6)

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	In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (4)		In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (4)

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (5)		Being sure that elementary students were well fed to start their day at school was the goal of the breakfast program in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. Started in 2010-2011, the program grew from an initial 4,877 breakfasts served that yedar, the program grew to 6,978 in 2011-2012, and 9,501 in 2012-2013. In 2012-2013 the breakfast program began including hot breakfast on certain days at some schools including five days per week at Irving. (5)

			Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (6)

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	4. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B		4. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B

	5. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3		5. Becker, Stacey, "Breakfast Championed at Dubuque Schools," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 8, 2014, p. 1A

			6. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (3)		In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (3)

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (4)		In 2004 Irving was a site used for the [[IOWA WINTER GAMES]]. (4)

			Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (5)

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	3. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1		3. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1

	4. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3		4. "Where to Find the Iowa Winter Games," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2004, p. 4B

			5. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.		[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (3)		In 1999 Irving was named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor that a United States school can achieve marking the school as scoring in the top ten percent in state assessments. Conferred by the U. S. Department of Education, less than 2% of all U. S. schools earned the designation. (3)

			Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (4)

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3		3. Powers, C. A. "Blue Ribbon Day at Bryant," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 2008, p. 1

			4. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.		[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.

	Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to ~~[[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]]~~ in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (3)		Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to Irving in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed for up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (3)

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	The school had been designed by Architect George Thompson, of New York, whose father, [[THOMPSON, John\|John THOMPSON]], also of New York, was at that time a member of the board of education. The overcrowded school had caused the board of education to rent additional space in a building in the vicinity. At the time of the fire, it had been planned to build an addition as large as the building destroyed. The building and its contents was insured by the [[DUBUQUE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY]] and three other companies for a total of $6,750. (2)		The school had been designed by Architect George Thompson, of New York, whose father, [[THOMPSON, John\|John THOMPSON]], also of New York, was at that time a member of the board of education. The overcrowded school had caused the board of education to rent additional space in a building in the vicinity. At the time of the fire, it had been planned to build an addition as large as the building destroyed. The building and its contents was insured by the [[DUBUQUE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY]] and three other companies for a total of $6,750. (2)


	[[Image:1907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Irving School in 1907. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel.]]The second Irving School, built on the site later occupied by [[WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH]], was built of brick and was the first school with indoor restrooms. This building was used until the opening of the new Irving Elementary School on Pennsylvania Avenue.		[[Image:1907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Irving School in 1907. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel.]]The second Irving School, built on the site later occupied by [[WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH]], was built of brick and was the first school with indoor restrooms. This building was used until the opening of the new Irving Elementary School on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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	[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.		[[Image:irving.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Irving Elementary School soon after construction of an addition in 2008.]]During the 1990-1991 academic year, Irving enrolled 545 students, the second highest enrollment for an elementary school in the Dubuque Community School District.

			Elementary students using services offered at the Anna B. Lawther Academy, part of [[HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES]]. were relocated to [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] in the fall of 2019. The Irving program was designed up to twelve students with mental health and behavioral issues in a self-contained wing of the school with two classrooms. (3)

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

			3. "Hillcrest Program for Struggling Youngsters to Transfer to Irving Elementary School," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 6, 2019, p. 3


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	[[Image:DCHS1040.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The second Irving School. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The first Irving School, opened in 1867, was known as the West Dubuque School until December 23, 1889, when the public schools were renamed. The site for the school cost the public school system $500. This school was destroyed by fire in 1880, and a new building was constructed.		[[Image:DCHS1040.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The second Irving School. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel]]
			IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The first Irving School, opened in 1867, was known as the West Dubuque School until December 23, 1889, when the public schools were renamed. The site for the school cost the public school system $500. This school was destroyed by fire in 1880, and a new building was constructed.

	This school was destroyed by fire On March 11, 1892. An alarm of fire had been turned in at Eighth and Bluff [[STREETS]]. The team of horses from the Fourth street engine house was attached to the uptown engine and the machine was drawn up the long, steep hill. When the engine arrived difficulty was encountered in securing a supply of water. There was no plug in the neighborhood and the firemen were forced to drain the cisterns of nearby residents. After the water supply had been exhausted, it was discovered that the large cistern on the school grounds was almost full. The hose was attached to the supply fountain and shortly after the blaze was extinguished. The building, however, was a total loss. (1)		This school was destroyed by fire On March 11, 1892. An alarm of fire had been turned in at Eighth and Bluff [[STREETS]]. The team of horses from the Fourth street engine house was attached to the uptown engine and the machine was drawn up the long, steep hill. When the engine arrived difficulty was encountered in securing a supply of water. There was no plug in the neighborhood and the firemen were forced to drain the cisterns of nearby residents. After the water supply had been exhausted, it was discovered that the large cistern on the school grounds was almost full. The hose was attached to the supply fountain and shortly after the blaze was extinguished. The building, however, was a total loss. (1)

	The school had been designed by Architect George Thompson, of New York, whose father, [[THOMPSON, John\|John THOMPSON]], also of New York, was at that time a member of the board of education. The overcrowded school had caused the board of education to rent additional space in a building in the vicinity. At the time of the fire, it had been planned to build an addition as large as the building destroyed. The building and its contents ~~had been~~ insured by the [[DUBUQUE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY]] and three other companies for a total of $6,750. (2)		The school had been designed by Architect George Thompson, of New York, whose father, [[THOMPSON, John\|John THOMPSON]], also of New York, was at that time a member of the board of education. The overcrowded school had caused the board of education to rent additional space in a building in the vicinity. At the time of the fire, it had been planned to build an addition as large as the building destroyed. The building and its contents was insured by the [[DUBUQUE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY]] and three other companies for a total of $6,750. (2)


	[[Image:1907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Irving School in 1907. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel.]]The ~~third~~ Irving School, built on the site later occupied by [[WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH]], was built of brick and was the first school with indoor restrooms. This building was used until the opening of the new Irving Elementary School on Pennsylvania Avenue.		[[Image:1907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Irving School in 1907. Photo courtesy: William K. Hammel.]]The second Irving School, built on the site later occupied by [[WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH]], was built of brick and was the first school with indoor restrooms. This building was used until the opening of the new Irving Elementary School on Pennsylvania Avenue.

	In 1953 the proposition of selling old Irving School was approved by Dubuque voters by a vote of 433 to 46. On July 1, 1953, the school site was sold to Westminster Presbyterian Church for $46,052.		In 1953 the proposition of selling old Irving School was approved by Dubuque voters by a vote of 433 to 46. On July 1, 1953, the school site was sold to Westminster Presbyterian Church for $46,052.