Lylburn Downing School facts for kids
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Lylburn Downing School
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Front, seen from the north
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 300 Diamond St., Lexington, Virginia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Fleming R. Hurt, Daley Craig |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001093 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 23, 2003 |
Lylburn Downing School is a special historic building in Lexington, Virginia. It was built a long time ago, in 1926 and 1927. This school was very important because it was built for African-American children during a time when schools were often separated.
The building is made of brick and has a style called Classical Revival. This means it looks a bit like old Greek or Roman buildings, with columns and special flat columns called pilasters. Later, more parts were added to the school. A new section was built in 1939–1940, and a covered walkway was added in 1948–1949.
In the late 1980s, the city of Lexington changed the old school building. It became a community center, a place where people can gather for different activities. In 2003, the Lylburn Downing School was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site that should be protected.
Important People from the School
Who went to Lylburn Downing?
- Leander J. Shaw, Jr. was a very important person who went to Lylburn Downing School. He later became the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. This is the highest judge in the state of Florida.
