The Paul Laurence Dunbar School is a historic educational building in Tucson associated with African American history and early twentieth century public education. The school was established during the era of racial segregation and served Black students in Tucson when educational opportunities were limited. It represents an important chapter in the city’s civil rights and education history. The building is listed as a historic resource due to its architectural and cultural significance.
The school is located near downtown Tucson in an area historically associated with minority communities. Surrounding neighborhoods include historic residential districts and early urban development zones. The structure reflects early school design adapted to the desert climate. Today the site is recognized as a symbol of educational heritage in Tucson.
Location: 32.2326116, -110.9771916
Tags:
– House Number: 325
– Alternative Name: John Spring Junior High School
– Building: school
– Number of Floors: 1
– Description: National Register of Historic Places # 100003013
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: nrhp
– Historic Significance: building
– Name: Paul Laurence Dunbar School (historic)
– nrhp:criteria: A
– nrhp:inscription_date: 2018-10-18
– ref:nrhp: 100003013
– Roof Levels: 0
– Type: multipolygon
– Wikidata: Q48814756
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Dunbar School (Tucson, Arizona)
– Street: West 2nd Street