Description: Reverse reads: "By public school" This photograph depicts a young man using a lathe or similar machine tool. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_007_1
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati; Public schools--Curricula--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "By public school" This photograph depicts a young man using a drill press or similar machine tool. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_008
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati; Public schools--Curricula--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "By public school" This photograph depicts a young man using a drill press or similar machine tool. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F13_009
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati; Public schools--Curricula--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph shows an exterior view of Woodward High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, ca. 1935-1943. The school is surrounded by an iron fence next to a sidewalk. Streetlights, utility poles, and wires are visible. In 1826 William Woodward (1768-1833) and his wife, Abigail, donated a parcel of land that would become the site of Woodward High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. A year later they established a trust to fund a free school that would educate poor children in the area. However, within a few years the growth of public schools for elementary education caused Woodward to change his plans for the school and to make it a high school. A two-story building was constructed to house the new Woodward High School, which opened in October 1831. A collegiate department was added in 1836, and the school's name was changed to Woodward College of Cincinnati. In 1855 a new building replaced the original structure. The school became part of Cincinnati's public school system. In 1860 the remains of William and Abigail Woodward were moved from their original burial place to the school property. The statue of William Woodward was dedicated on October 24, 1878. In 1907 this building was razed to make way for a new five-story school, the one pictured in this photograph. During the early 1950s, the high school moved to a new site, and this building was renamed "Abigail Cutter Junior High School." From 1973 to 2010, it was the site of the School for the Performing and Creative Arts. From 1856-1863, the home of Levi and Catherine Coffin was also located on this site. Both were legendary abolitionists who helped enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada. Levi is often referred to as the "President of the Underground Railroad." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06175
Subjects: Woodward High School (Cincinnati, Ohio); Education--Ohio; Cincinnati Public Schools; Statues--Ohio; Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877; Underground Railroad--Ohio
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: The focus of this photograph is a statue of William Woodward (1768-1833), who together with his wife, Abigail, donated a parcel of land that would become the site of Woodward High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. This statue was located on the grounds of that institution, the first public high school west of the Alleghenies. In 1826 William and Abigail (Cutter) Woodward donated the land on which a school would be built. A year later they established a trust to fund a free school that would educate poor children in the area. It was one of the first public schools in the country. However, within a few years the growth of public schools for elementary education caused Woodward to change his plans for the school and to make it a high school. A two-story building was constructed to house the new Woodward High School, which opened in October 1831. A collegiate department was added in 1836, and the school's name was changed to Woodward College of Cincinnati. In 1855 a new building replaced the original structure. The school became part of Cincinnati's public school system, the older school and college having ceased operation because the Woodward Trust was out of money. In 1860 the remains of William and Abigail Woodward were moved from their original burial place to the school property. The statue of William Woodward was dedicated on October 24, 1878. In 1907 this building was razed to make way for a new five-story school, the one pictured in this photograph. During the early 1950s, the high school moved to a new site, and this building was renamed "Abigail Cutter Junior High School." From 1973 to 2010 it was the site of the School for the Performing and Creative Arts. From 1856-1863, the home of Levi and Catherine Coffin was also located on this site. Both were legendary abolitionists who helped enslaved people escape to freedom in Canada. Levi is often referred to as the "President of the Underground Railroad." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06174
Subjects: Woodward High School (Cincinnati, Ohio); Education--Ohio; Cincinnati Public Schools; Statues--Ohio; Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877; Underground Railroad--Ohio
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image is an photographic reproduction of a drawing of Woodward College High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, ca. 1841. In 1826 William Woodward (1768-1833) and his wife, Abigail, donated a parcel of land that would become the site of Woodward High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. A year later they established an trust to fund a free school that would educate poor children in the area. However, within a few years the growth of public schools for elementary education caused Woodward to change his plans for the school and to make it a high school. A two-story building was constructed to house the new Woodward High School, which opened in October 1831. A collegiate department was added in 1836, and the school's name was changed to Woodward College of Cincinnati. In 1855 a new building replaced the structure seen in this photograph. The school became part of Cincinnati's public school system. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06176
Subjects: Woodward High School (Cincinnati, Ohio); Education--Ohio; Cincinnati Public Schools; Statues--Ohio; Coffin, Levi, 1798-1877; Underground Railroad--Ohio
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Nathan Guilford (1804-1859) was a strong proponent for publicly-funded education in the state of Ohio. When Caleb Atwater successfully lobbied the legislature and Governor Allen Trimble to establish a commission to study the feasibility of creating common schools in Ohio, Guilford supported the effort and was a member of the commission. The two men differed on the means of raising money to support the school systems, however, with Atwater advocating selling government land and Guilford supporting a property tax. Guilford served two years as the first superintendent of the Cincinnati school district. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03971
Subjects: Education--Ohio; Cincinnati Public Schools; Educators
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Cinci., O., Oct. 11, 1937. Walnut Hill High School." The school was the third district public high school established in the city of Cincinnati, following Hughes H.S. and Woodward H.S., and was opened in September 1895 on the corner of Ashland and Burdett Avenues in Cincinnati. As a district high school, it accommodated the conventional four years (grades 9-12). It began with 20 teachers and 684 students. In 1919 Walnut Hills became a classical high school (college-preparatory school) and was expanded to accommodate six years (grades 7-12). Students were drawn from the entire city, rather than from a defined district within the city. As a classical high school, its organization was modeled on eastern college preparatory schools in general, and on Boston Latin School in particular. A new building on Victory Boulevard (now Victory Parkway) was built on 14 acres (57,000 m2) acquired from the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati and was occupied in 1931. Designed by architect Frederick W. Garber's firm it remains in use today. The facility was designed for 1700 students and included 31 class rooms, 3 study halls, choral harmony and band rooms, a general shop, a print shop, a mechanical drawing room, 2 swimming pools (separate swimming for boys and girls), a library, a large and a small auditorium, and a kitchen for teaching cooking (with pantry and adjacent living room and dining room)[6]. The front of the building was inspired by Thomas Jefferson's designs at the University of Virginia and modeled after University of Virginia's library building, including the iconic, domed library at the center of the structure. Examples of Cincinnati's famous Rookwood Pottery are to be found throughout the building, including the masks of comedy and tragedy adorning the proscenium arch of the large theatrical auditorium. The school's original Ashland and Burdett location became the Burdett School in 1932, which was closed in 1979. Abandoned for many years, the building was renovated in 2005 as the Schoolhouse Lofts. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F14_005_1
Subjects: Cincinnati (Ohio). Walnut Hills High School; Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati, Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Walnut Hills (Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Withrow High School, Cincinnati, Ohio" Withrow High School (formerly East Side High School) is a public high school at 2520 Madison Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The school opened in 1919 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with other historic buildings in Ohio. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design known for its arching entry bridge, 114 foot clock tower, plantings and trees, 27 acre campus, and large sports complex. Garber also designed Walnut Hills High School, Rothenberg School and Westwood Elementary (formerly Westwood School). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F14_010_1
Subjects: Garber, Frederick; Cincinnati (Ohio). Withrow High School; Withrow High School; Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "View of the facade to Withrow High School, Cincinnati." Withrow High School (formerly East Side High School) is a public high school at 2520 Madison Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The school opened in 1919 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with other historic buildings in Ohio. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design known for its arching entry bridge, 114 foot clock tower, plantings and trees, 27 acre campus, and large sports complex. Garber also designed Walnut Hills High School, Rothenberg School and Westwood Elementary (formerly Westwood School). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F14_012_1
Subjects: Garber, Frederick; Cincinnati (Ohio). Withrow High School; Withrow High School; Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "View of the facade to Withrow High School, Cincinnati." Withrow High School (formerly East Side High School) is a public high school at 2520 Madison Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The school opened in 1919 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with other historic buildings in Ohio. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design known for its arching entry bridge, 114 foot clock tower, plantings and trees, 27 acre campus, and large sports complex. Garber also designed Walnut Hills High School, Rothenberg School and Westwood Elementary (formerly Westwood School). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F14_013_1
Subjects: Garber, Frederick; Cincinnati (Ohio). Withrow High School; Withrow High School; Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Withrow High School, located on Madison Road at the junction of Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by W.P.A. Photographer. Federal Project No. 1 (Writers') 5-21-36" Withrow High School (formerly East Side High School) is a public high school at 2520 Madison Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The school opened in 1919 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with other historic buildings in Ohio. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design known for its arching entry bridge, 114 foot clock tower, plantings and trees, 27 acre campus, and large sports complex. Garber also designed Walnut Hills High School, Rothenberg School and Westwood Elementary (formerly Westwood School). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F14_016_1
Subjects: Garber, Frederick; Cincinnati (Ohio). Withrow High School; Withrow High School; Cincinnati (Ohio). Public Schools; Cincinnati Public Schools; Public schools--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)