James Ward Public School
Chicago Landmark
James Ward Public School
Johnston and Edelmann (1874-75);
Normand S. Patton (1897)
John C. Christensen (1924), architects
1874-75, additions 1897 and 1924
The earliest section (at corner) of James Ward Public School is Chicago's oldest school building still in use as a school. It was built in 1875 and designed by noted Chicago architect John Edelmann, who developed a prototype design to replace schools destroyed in the Chicago Fire. It is a handsome Italianate-style building with decorative lintels and cornice and was named for James Ward, an important early figure in the development of Chicago's public school system. Later additions were designed in compatible architectural styles by Chicago Board of Education architects.
Designated on September 14, 2005 Richard M. Daley, Mayor Commission on Chicago Landmarks Submitted by @zachmortice
The earliest section (at corner) of James Ward Public School is Chicago's oldest school building still in use as a school. It was built in 1875 and designed by noted Chicago architect John Edelmann, who developed a prototype design to replace schools destroyed in the Chicago Fire. It is a handsome Italianate-style building with decorative lintels and cornice and was named for James Ward, an important early figure in the development of Chicago's public school system. Later additions were designed in compatible architectural styles by Chicago Board of Education architects.
Designated on September 14, 2005 Richard M. Daley, Mayor Commission on Chicago Landmarks Submitted by @zachmortice
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