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 | 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 |
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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 --> | |
Wiley H. Bates High School was a very important school building in Annapolis, Maryland. It was built in 1932. This school took the place of the earlier Annapolis Colored High School. The school was named after Wiley H. Bates. He was a respected African-American businessman and community leader. His generous donations helped make the school possible. Today, the name lives on with Wiley H. Bates Middle School. The original building is now a retirement home and a community center.
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The School Building's Design
The first part of the school building has two stories. It has a flat roof and is made of brick. The style is called Colonial Revival. This means it looks like older American buildings.
Changes Over Time
- In 1937, more classrooms were added to the first floor.
- In 1945, even more classrooms were built on the second floor.
- By 1950, new teaching areas were added. These new parts had a more modern look.
What It Is Now
The area where the school stands is now called Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park. The old school building has been changed. It now has 71 homes for senior citizens. There is also a senior center and a boys and girls club. A museum is also inside, telling the story of Wiley H. Bates.
Wiley H. Bates High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it is a special place in history.
History of the School
Before schools were integrated, Bates was the only public high school in the county. It was the only place where African-American students could get a high school education.
Integration and New Beginnings
- In 1966, schools in Annapolis became integrated. This happened because of a court order.
- 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 moved out of its original building. It moved into part of the old high school campus.
- Since 1990, the school has been known as Bates Middle School.
