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Feb 23, 2020 · Let’s take a look at six schools for African American children in segregated Dallas in 1930. Three of the schools are still standing. Above, the only high school for black students in 1930 was Booker T. Washington High School. Its address in 1930 was 1801 Burford Street (Burford and Flora).
Jan 16, 2022 · Dallas decimated its largest Freedman’s Town and obscured both a cemetery and a school, B.F. Darrell, vital to the community.
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Aug 18, 2021 · It was rechristened Charles Rice Elementary after the early Dallas educator, and the school was reopened for Black students.
Jan 16, 2022 · Fifty-three years ago today, the late Julia Scott Reed, Dallas Morning News’ first Black female columnist, published an obituary of sorts for what she described as “the largest and oldest Negro elementary school in Dallas,” which had been declared “inadequate” by Supt. Nolan Estes.
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- The Colorful History of Chalk Hill
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The Eagle Ford School had been through a few owners that had no interest in the lengthy process of applying for landmark status. And, let’s face it — not that long ago, Chalk Hill is where stolen cars were dumped. The little schoolhouse was regularly used for target practice. The windows had been removed and bricked over and the flooring ripped out...
As luck would have it, the Perot family bought the land around the Eagle Ford School and began building warehouses. Amazon is building a 2 million-square-foot warehouse nearby. The upside of this is more visibility and more security in the area. Increased security, stable neighbors, and keen local interest made it clear the school should be preserv...
There are so many more stories we could tell you about this beautiful little schoolhouse. But, the best thing you can do is see it, have an event there, and help the community support the new life of this historic building. On August 14, when the final signature hits the landmarkpaperwork, we’ll lift another glass to those that fight to preserve ou...
Eagle Ford School is officially a landmark! Karen Eubank is the owner of Eubank Staging and Design. She has been an award-winning professional home stager and writer for over 25 years. Karen teaches the popular Staging to Sell class and is the creator of the online course, The Beginners Guide to Buying Wholesale. Her love of dogs, international tra...
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