Central High School (1860–1982) was a public high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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4th Avenue South and 34th Street [1] , United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°56′26″N 93°16′17″W / 44.940484°N 93.271349°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1860 |
| Closed | 1982 |
| School district | Minneapolis Public Schools |
| Color(s) | Red and blue[1] |
History
editThe school went through several phases. Central High was first established in 1860 when students of high-school age were added to Union Elementary. In 1864, the building was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt on the same site as Washington School, with grades K-12. A new building was erected in 1877, with the name changed to Central, on the corner of 4th Avenue South and 11th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Designed in Victorian Gothic style by Franklin Long and Charles Haglin, the building was described by Minneapolis architecture critic Larry Millett as "one of the most impressive buildings of its time in Minneapolis."[2] It was expanded in 1886.
In 1913, the school moved again, to 4th Avenue South and 34th Street, where it remained until closing in 1982.[1] The new building was designed in the Collegiate Gothic architectural style.[3]
Minneapolis Public Schools closed Central, West and Marshall-University high schools in 1982. Central and West were demolished shortly after, except for their recently-built gyms.[3]
Notable alumni
edit- Cedric Adams, broadcaster[3]
- Eddie Albert, actor[3]
- Johnny Blanchard, New York Yankees catcher[3]
- Orville Freeman, Minnesota governor[3]
- Agnes Moore Fryberger, music educator[4]
- Paul Granlund, sculptor[3]
- Halsey Hall, sportswriter and broadcaster[3]
- Pudge Heffelfinger, first professional American Football player
- James Hong, actor
- John Kundla, basketball coach[3]
- George Leach, Minneapolis mayor
- Rodney Lewis, professional football defensive back[5]
- Bobby Lyle, jazz musician[3]
- Edwin L. MacLean, politician[6]
- Bobby Marshall, first African-American to play in the NFL
- Chris Mars, musician (did not graduate)[7]
- Noel Neill, actress[1]
- Prince, musician[3]
- Sharon Sayles Belton, Minneapolis mayor[3]
- Eric Sevareid, journalist and broadcaster[3]
- Ann Sothern, actress[3]
- Bob Sweiger, football player
- Paul Westerberg, musician (did not graduate)[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "About MPS School Facilities: Central Senior High School". Minneapolis Public Schools: History. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ Larry Millett (1992). Lost Twin Cities. Minnesota Historical Society Press. pp. 313–. ISBN 978-0-87351-273-2.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Brandt, S. (2013-07-03). "Central alums mark alma mater's centennial". Star Tribune. Minneapolis-St. Paul. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- ^ Foster, Mary Dillon (1924). Who's who Among Minnesota Women: A History of Woman's Work in Minnesota from Pioneer Days to Date, Told in Biographies, Memorials and Records of Organizations. Mary Dillon Foster. p. 70, 113. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Rodney Lewis Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
- ^ "MacLean, Edwin L. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Burger, Kevyn (November 6, 2019). "Minneapolis couple Sally and Chris Mars turn their talents toward rescuing dogs". Star Tribune. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Walsh, Jim (2009). The Replacements: All Over but the Shouting, an Oral History. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9781616739782. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
