Learning from Historic Sites / Members Meeting
March 24, 2014 |
Summit Grade School illustrates the progressive development of public schools during the first two decades of the twentieth century. James Stephen was the Seattle school architect whose implementation of a model plan allowed for rapid expansion of school buildings. It consisted of adding classroom wings to the basic building plan to accommodate an increase in school enrollment. The 1905 frame building is virtually unaltered, and is dominated by two octagonal turreted towers flanking the school's main entrance. The building was unused and boarded up when Kemp Hiatt purchased it from the School District in the late 1970s, refurbishing it for offices. As it turned out, Northwest School was looking for a facility at just the right time. During its ownership, Northwest School has undertaken a number of projects, including a dormitory and the current construction of a new building to house a gymnasium, theater/classroom, dining room, and other facilities.
Mark Terry, a founder of Northwest School, and Andrew Borges, architect and Chair of the Board’s Facilities Committee, will showcase the school’s history, programs, and building renovation projects.
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Website:
historicseattle.org |
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Northwest School (formerly Summit Grade School) |
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98101 |
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| Contact Information |
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info@historicseattle.org |
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