Jefferson Davis elementary alums??

[papaOU]

I did not know that this school existed until a few years ago and spent hours looking for it. Family that had been on the south-side since the 1940's had never heard of it either. The school has been closed for some years but is located east of S.E. High School. Anyone go there??????

[Generals64]

I did not know that this school existed until a few years ago and spent hours looking for it. Family that had been on the south-side since the 1940's had never heard of it either. The school has been closed for some years but is located east of S.E. High School. Anyone go there??????

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Didn't go there, but have been by there. It's kinda creepy looking. There has been some interest in the building for an alternative school. The building is in disarray but, they think they can make a private school there??????

[kevinpate]

If this is the one I asked about in the other thread,the emopty school between 53rd and 54h off Stiles, Someone is sure missing an awesome opportunity to make one whale of a haunted house outta the place. creepy indeed, even in daylight

[Generals64]

If this is the one I asked about in the other thread,the emopty school between 53rd and 54h off Stiles, Someone is sure missing an awesome opportunity to make one whale of a haunted house outta the place. creepy indeed, even in daylight

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There was (notice was) some interest by a private Charter School on taking the building over. I went with my wife to go and look at it....Spooky inside....but, with some TLC maybe some kids that won't get anymore than street education can learn that life is more than a "Crack" Pipe....I mean this from the depths of my heart....

[papaOU]

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There was (notice was) some interest by a private Charter School on taking the building over. I went with my wife to go and look at it....Spooky inside....but, with some TLC maybe some kids that won't get anymore than street education can learn that life is more than a "Crack" Pipe....I mean this from the depths of my heart....

In this day of political correctness if the building were bought they would have to change the name? Maybe even remove the name. That would suck!!!

[oneforone]

Google Maps

[papaOU]

The people in that neighborhood are wanting to have it demolished. I would like to find one person that went to school there.

[SOUTHSIDE GIRL]

The people in that neighborhood are wanting to have it demolished. I would like to find one person that went to school there.

My cousins went to grade school there, before they moved to Del City and Graduated from Crooked Oak.

[SoonerGirl26]

The people in that neighborhood are wanting to have it demolished. I would like to find one person that went to school there.

I went to school there! 5th & 6th grade. It is at 53 & Byers. I lived at 52nd & Byers. Lots of good memories from there.....playing Jacks on a concrete slab in the playground; chasing boys around the playground; being the winner of the 50-yard dash; those great school carnivals; our 6th grade graduation singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone".

It is VERY creepy looking now.....but was not back then. There was also a little grocery store across the street on Byers called "George Turner's Grocery"....great little neighborhood store. He let me buy things and write it down on a note so my parents could pay later.

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[papaOU]

I went to school there! 5th & 6th grade. It is at 53 & Byers. I lived at 52nd & Byers. Lots of good memories from there.....playing Jacks on a concrete slab in the playground; chasing boys around the playground; being the winner of the 50-yard dash; those great school carnivals; our 6th grade graduation singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone".

It is VERY creepy looking now.....but was not back then. There was also a little grocery store across the street on Byers called "George Turner's Grocery"....great little neighborhood store. He let me buy things and write it down on a note so my parents could pay later.

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Did you then go to CHJH?

[Generals64]

Did you then go to CHJH?

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Naw, she was afraid she couldn't get the grease out of her hair so she went on the Southeast. Southeast and Grant were 7th - 12th Grade then.....

[papaOU]

I found that a friend of mine for years went to Jefferson Davis for the fifth grade. She is a S.E. grad so I might be able to get her to Coit's. The Porter brothers are her uncles........

[Generals64]

I found that a friend of mine for years went to Jefferson Davis for the fifth grade. She is a S.E. grad so I might be able to get her to Coit's. The Porter brothers are her uncles........

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I drove by there again...I just can't figure out why they can't do something with that building........

[papaOU]

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I drove by there again...I just can't figure out why they can't do something with that building........

I drove by Saturday and noticed the place had been cleaned up a bit. So Sunday I go back to take a few snaps. Hearing horror stories from the media and neighbors in the area I took my 2 year-old Blue Pit.

Not that much to photo so there are a limited number. When I check out old buildings especially government I look for cornerstones they can be a wealth of info. I could not find one here which usually means they were covered during an addition to the place. However! In my search I found something that I have never encountered before or just didn't notice. A heavy metal lid on the back of the building. A coal-chute. This gave me the only date pertaining to the building. The door was forged in 1929.
Now for you older or more experienced of the group this may seem like no big deal. For me it's like being let loose in a candy store!!!

[papaOU]

I drove by Saturday and noticed the place had been cleaned up a bit. So Sunday I go back to take a few snaps. Hearing horror stories from the media and neighbors in the area I took my 2 year-old Blue Pit.

Not that much to photo so there are a limited number. When I check out old buildings especially government I look for cornerstones they can be a wealth of info. I could not find one here which usually means they were covered during an addition to the place. However! In my search I found something that I have never encountered before or just didn't notice. A heavy metal lid on the back of the building. A coal-chute. This gave me the only date pertaining to the building. The door was forged in 1926.
Now for you older or more experienced of the group this may seem like no big deal. For me it's like being let loose in a candy store!!!

Hit the wrong button at the wrong time.


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[kevinpate]

I ponder if Asbestos is an issue. Even if structurally sound, reclaiming a large building with such issues would not be a mild undertaking

[bunchakids]

I went there! k-4th grade then went to the page woodsen "5th year" center.

Loved the teachers there . Mrs Fowler was my kindergarten teacher and Mrs Lewis was my 4th grade teacher. Dont really remember the ones in between.. Been all over that school back in the days, In the back is the boiler room....Very spooky down there. Cafeteria is on the west end and the Gym was on the east end.

After they closed I think most of the teachers went to Parmalee.

[SoonerGirl26]

I just heard a few weeks ago (from papaOU) that they are going to bulldoze the school. It's been sitting there deteriorating for years. I'm going to try to remember to get over there and take some pictures before it's gone forever. I wish I would have done it before it closed, it looks horrible now.

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[SoonerGirl26]

Lee Elementary School.....

Since there has been some discussion on this thread about Lee Elementary on SW 29th..... it is 100 years old this year!! I was asked to come to a meeting today to learn more about the plans, but already had another commitment and couldn't be there.

The 100th Birthday Party will be held on September 16, 2010 at the school.

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[Generals64]

Did you read about the Tennis Shoes and the bones found in a "Crawl Space" by the demolition crew od Jefferson Davis School TODAY????You guys must have played for keeps over there.....

[SoonerGirl26]

Did you read about the Tennis Shoes and the bones found in a "Crawl Space" by the demolition crew od Jefferson Davis School TODAY????You guys must have played for keeps over there.....

Yep, just heard that a little while ago. They said they don't appear to be human bones.... but one never knows!!! I have mixed emotions about it being torn down.... it definitely needs to be demolished, but then again it was part of my growing up years. I guess I know now how you Grant people felt when they bulldozed your school.

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[papaOU]

I drove by there today to see what has been done. All demolition work has taken place on the interior. Mom! If you still want to get inside there will be no problem. Guess with the decision to doze the place down, vandals have taken it as a go ahead signal and are breaking windows and skylights. You can tell it was vandals. Glass on inside and the windows are not completely removed, just big holes in the glass.

[SoonerGirl26]

I drove by there today to see what has been done. All demolition work has taken place on the interior. Mom! If you still want to get inside there will be no problem. Guess with the decision to doze the place down, vandals have taken it as a go ahead signal and are breaking windows and skylights. You can tell it was vandals. Glass on inside and the windows are not completely removed, just big holes in the glass.

But do I have to crawl through a broken window??? That's sorta not my style.... :-) I may have time to drive by this weekend and take a look at it.

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[Prunepicker]

But do I have to crawl through a broken window? That's sorta not
my style... :-) I may have time to drive by this weekend and take
a look at it.
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Let me know when you're going. That way we can both get arrested
and make the headlines. I have a discount coupon for bond service
from the yellow pages. I'll find one for you, too. It'll be fun until
we get separated after they book us. Not that I know what happens
in these cases. I hope they aren't serving mashed potatoes.
Would you call the day you want to go and find out what's on
the menu? You'll thank me later. Not that you really want to
know. But you'll still thank me.

[papaOU]

But do I have to crawl through a broken window??? That's sorta not my style.... :-)
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But '64 said you were a cheap date?