J.T. Barber School facts for kids
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J.T. Barber School
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J.T. Barber School, May 2013
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1700 Cobb St., New Bern, North Carolina |
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| Area | 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
| Built | 1951-1955 |
| Architect | Fuson, Raymond |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001139 |
| Added to NRHP | December 20, 2006 |
J.T. Barber School is a special historic building in New Bern, North Carolina. It was built a long time ago, between 1951 and 1955. This school was very important for African-American students in the past. It served as a high school, and later as a middle school and elementary school too.
About J.T. Barber School
J.T. Barber School is located in New Bern, North Carolina. It was designed by an architect named Raymond Fuson. The school was built in a style called "Modern." This means it had a simple, clean look, often with flat roofs and straight lines. The school building is made of concrete blocks covered with bricks.
What the School Looked Like
The school building is quite large. It has a flat roof and is all on one floor. It's made up of seven different parts, or "wings," connected together. These wings included:
- A cafeteria, where students ate lunch.
- A library, full of books for learning.
- A gymnasium, for sports and exercise.
- An auditorium and music room, for performances and classes.
- Three other wings with many classrooms.
Outside the main building, there were also athletic fields. These fields were used for sports and games, helping students stay active and healthy.
A Special History
J.T. Barber School was built during a time when schools in some parts of the United States were segregated. This means that African-American students and white students went to separate schools. J.T. Barber School was built specifically for African-American students in New Bern. It provided a place for them to learn and grow.
Because of its important history and unique design, J.T. Barber School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the school building so future generations can learn about its past.
