National Register of Historic Places

Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children

Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
March 9, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000125

About this property

The Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children educated the African-American children of Princeton, New Jersey from 1858 until the Princeton Public Schools were integrated in 1948. The school was originally located at the building still standing at 184 Witherspoon Street. As enrollment increased it moved, in 1909, to 35 Quarry Street. The Quarry Street building was expanded in 1939 and again in 1966, giving it its present appearance. The former school has since been turned into an apartment building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 2005, for its significance in education.

Location

35 Quarry St.
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.35535, -74.66245

Categories

BLACKEDUCATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children listed on the National Register?

Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children?

Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children?

The period of significance for Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children is recorded as the industrial era.

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