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Randolph School is a historic school in Richmond, Virginia.〔(Randolph ) Richmond Public Schools〕 The oldest part was constructed in 1896, with additions made in 1900, 1934, and 1952. It is a 2 1/2-story, brick school building in the Italianate style. It features a four-story entrance tower with a mansard roof, ornamental terra cotta string course, brick corbelling and window hoods.〔 and (''Accompanying photo'' )〕 Some of the rooms retain their original tin ceilings.〔 It served an area then known as Sydney that included ironworkers and stonecutters. When it opened in 1896 tuition was $8.17, teachers earned $50 annually, and the principal $150. It became a "colored" school in 1930. Expansions added junior high school accommodations, a gymnasium, and cafeteria. The school closed in 1974 and was used for community meetings more recently.〔 It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1984.〔 The building's architecture is similar to Fairmount School in Richmond, which also remains in existence.〔 Randolph School's architect and builder are unknown. ==See also== *National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond, Virginia 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Randolph School (Richmond, Virginia)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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