Wiley H. Bates High School facts for kids
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Wiley H. Bates High School
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Wiley H. Bates High School, July 2009
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 Location in Maryland
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| Location | 1029 Smithville Street, Annapolis, Maryland |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1932 |
| Architect | Buckler & Fenhagen; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 92001267 |
| Added to NRHP | July 26, 1994 |
The Wiley H. Bates High School was an important school building in Annapolis, Maryland. It was built in 1932. This school replaced an earlier school for African-American students.
The school was named after Wiley H. Bates. He was a successful African-American businessman. Mr. Bates was also a community leader. His generous gifts helped make the school possible. Today, the name lives on with Wiley H. Bates Middle School. The original building is now a senior living center and community hub.
About the Building
The first part of the school building has two stories. It is made of brick. The building was designed in the Colonial Revival style. This style looks like old American colonial buildings.
More classrooms were added over time. In 1937, new classrooms were built on the first floor. In 1945, more classrooms were added to the second floor. In 1950, even more teaching spaces were built. These newer parts had a simpler, more modern look.
Today, the area is called Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park. The old school building has been changed. It now has 71 homes for seniors. It also has a senior center and a boys and girls club. There is also a museum inside. The museum tells the story of Wiley H. Bates.
The Wiley H. Bates High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it is a special place. It is important to American history.
The School's History
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| Other name | Bates Junior High School (until 1981) |
| Type | Public, segregated |
| Opened | 1932 |
| Closed | 1981 |
| Last updated: 30 December 2017 or December 30, 2017 --> | |
For many years, Bates High School was the only public school. It was the only place where African-American students in the county could go to high school.
In 1966, schools in Annapolis began to integrate. This meant students of all races could attend the same schools. The older students from Bates moved to Annapolis High School. Bates then became one of the city's two integrated junior high schools.
In 1981, a new high school was built. Bates Junior High School moved out of its original building. It moved into part of the old high school campus. Since 1990, this school has been known as Bates Middle School.
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Wiley H. Bates High School, July 2009
