Wow!!! Beautiful. And thanks for the comments providing the history and architects of the buildings.
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that is a gorgeous array of buildings. Quite impressive photos and background....great work!
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These school are pretty impressive and thanks for the history of them.
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Beautiful! A lot of those look like university buildings. They seem to be in excellent condition too. I wish that modern schools were as beautiful, it says something about society's priorities then and now I guess.
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Great pics!!! I went to Morey for 7th grade and Skinner for 8th grade. Brings back lots of memories. Oh of note Morey and Skinner were the only two DPS JHS/MS to be built with pools.
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Thank you for all the comments! So true Flar, today's society is not so concerned with the educational systems as they were back when these schools were built. Just in looking up the dates of when they were builit, what came forward was concern, respect, appreciation and incredible dedication for the school systems. The belief that one can only learn the most from the best teachers in the best environments was very evident in their structural development process.
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What an impressive group of public schools. Thanks so much for sharing such a well put together, interesting and beautiful thread.:tup:
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Unfortunately, given the age of these schools, can you imagine the costs of retrofitting many of them to accomodate today's modern HVAC systems, not to mention the likely amount of asbestos and lead in these buildings?
The costs of upkeep and renovation on such beautiful buildings is one huge reason why Denver Public Schools is in such dire straits when it comes to its finances. Sad, but true. Old, architecturally beautiful structures cost a LOT of money to keep up. Much more than new buildings. Aaron (Glowrock) |
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The current problem facing DPS is low attendance and low scores on national standarized tests. Teachers salaries are based on the national level, which is horrid, and the amount of teachers in each school is based on how many kids attend. Additionally, if the scores are too low, DPS has a tough policy placed on that school and district. The school will litterally close as a public school and become a charter school. Almost 30 schools were closed this year due to low attendance. The attendance issue is due to neighborhoods like Highlands where there are so many young couples moving in, without children, due to massive renovations of the victorian homes there. My friends in Park Hill would rather send their kids to private schools due to the lack of a strong emphasis on the basics as well as the arts. |
That's an amazing architectural collection, and Denver is lucky to have it. It's also a good thing that, should demographics in a neighborhood change, these buildings can easily be converted into something else such as condos. Can you imagine having to come up with a new use for the prison camp-style modern schools we build now?
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I took swimming lessons......
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wonderful pics by the way, Denveraztec! |
Magnificent!
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Thank you to everyone for the comments! |
TOTP... I loved gym class on Fridays, that was the day we could pick what we wanted to do.. my friend and I always went swimming that way we could be in there with the girls.. lol.
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Wow what a great idea for a thread!
I'm surprised we don't see too many similar ones out there. Great job on capturing some excellent beauty!! |
The Red Cross offered swimming lessons in the Summer....
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It was either Congress outdoor pool...brrrr...(so damn cold), or Morey. So we all opted for Morey and it was awesome. I actually went to Hill Jr High at 3rd and Clermont. It was weird...we had 1800 students and no pool. I've always wondered why someone with money somewhere hasn't built another Sutro Baths or at the very least, another oversized pool like we had at Celebrity Center on South Colorado. I think the public would really go for another big public pool. Its funny, but I will never forget the lights reflecting through the water off the tiles at Morey. I was sorry we interupted the two life guards after class. It was funny how they made us promise not to rat on them. We told him we figured he was just trying to keep her warm. He said "Yeh" |
I LOVED going to Celebrity Sports Center as a kid. That was the highlight of our school year(s). My friends and i would ride our bikes over there from time to time also.
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Such an amazing variety! And soo well preserved too!!
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