Booker T. Washington School

Originally designated The Irving School, Booker T. Washington Elementary was re-named after the distinguished author and educator in 1930. The name change reflected the shifting demographics of the area, not only because of the two additions to the building which reflected the rapid growth of the neighborhood; but also as a reflection of the racial shift in the neighborhood (“from predominantly white to predominantly black” according to the 1984 Local Landmark nomination form.) The school was then converted to a "Negro School.”

Over the years, the controversy over the school's overcrowded conditions and lack of facilities lead to its closing around 1952. The School was designated as a Local Landmark in 1985. The building was constructed in 1888 with several additions in following year. It is interesting to note that in December of 1902 a one room school house opened at 30th and Myrtle. The name of that school was also Booker T. Washington.

Booker T. Washington Elementary school was demolished in 1990.