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 Old Cumberland Hill School
N 32° 47.228 W 096° 48.170
14S E 705762 N 3629825
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the history of the Old Cumberland Hill School building at 1901 N Akard St, Dallas, TX.
Waymark Code: WMG1FD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2013
Views: 6
Marker Number: 6662
Marker Text:
One of the first brick schools in Dallas system, this Victorian building was constructed in 1888 on the site of a pre-Civil War school organized by Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Dallas.
In early decades this school drew pupils from several areas. Many students arrived each day in handsome carriages.
In later times the student body came from many different nationalities, giving rise to nickname "Melting Pot School."
From 1963 to 1969 the building housed a progressive vocational center, teaching construction trades to citizens of area. (1971)
Incise in base:
Restored by Sedco, Inc., 1970.
William P. Clements, Jr., Chairman of the Board
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