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D76714-10
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- 1953-07-30 (Creation)
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Trusses at new Horace Mann School. Ordered by Timber Structures Inc. This building was erected in 1953 on the grounds of the old school. The original school had been built in 1901 and added on to in 1905 and 1909 for a total of 16 classrooms. The new school bordered on So. 52nd, 54th, J and K Streets. A continuous suspended fiberglass skylight provided natural light in the halls. The building had 21 classrooms, a library, health room, lunchroom and kitchen, special services room, a large all purpose room and auditorium. It was a one story structure with partial basement designed by Jensen & Mills, architects. ("For the Record," by Winnifred L. Olsen & TNT 7/26/1953, pg. C-12)
Horace Mann School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960;