Education Building Demolition, circa 1968, photo 1

This image shows the demolition of the Education Building, built 1925, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in July 1969. Part of the front and southern side are seen partially demolished. First built as Boone Grade School, the Education Building housed Appalachian Elementary School, otherwise known as the Demonstration Elementary School, from 1925 to 1954, when it was moved to Whitener Hall. The Demonstration School was a joint effort between Watauga County Schools and Appalachian State, wherein Watauga County elementary school students would be taught by Appalachian State teachers and students. The school existed from 1925 until 1975. The Education Building was in the current location of the second Belk Library, built 2005.

Buildings

Appalachian State University

General Picture File, 2004.040, Box 3, Construction/Demolition, C14.1.6.3.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

7/3/1969

News Bureau

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Photographs

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1960s

Appalachian State University

Education Building (1925)

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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