Site Record
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Site# |
126 |
Site Name |
Henley School |
Description |
Originally known as the Broadway School, the building was dedicated on March 10, 1910. The complete cost, including the land, building and furniture, was about $55,000. The 6,853 square feet of floor space included 12 class rooms, a teacher's room, and a principal's office. In the 1910 dedication program, the list of dignitaries provides an interesting look at some of the history of our school system. The "acceptance of the keys and delivery to the school board" segment was undertaken in part by then-school board member, Dr. Frank I. Brown (for whom Brown School was named). George F. Henley spoke on "Our Schools" (Henley had been principal at the Pleasant Street Grammar School, then became principal of the Broadway School when it opened - the schol was later renamed in his honor). Two other dignitaries also addressed the assembly: the Honorable Edward C. Reynolds (the Summer Street School was later renamed in his honor), and James Otis Kaler (for whom Kaler School is named - he was superintendent of schools at the time of this event). |
