Lamar Elementary School was originally a two room frame school building known as Kingston School in 1908. The current Lamar Elementary School was built in 1913 as a 2‐story building with an attic. In 1915, another attic was added to the 2nd floor. The cafeteria was downstairs.
(Ref: Laurel Ledger, December 17, 1908)
Laurel school officials considered to reform the organization of elementary schools in the city but had no plans to close Lamar Elementary School in 1983. In 1995, Lamar Elementary School was closed by Laurel school officials. The reason why it closed is enrollment had declined. The cost of renovation was prohibitive. Asbestos abatement of the steam heat system and between walls would have to be gutted. The pipes ran under floors and the building.
Today the school is abandoned. No efforts have been made to clean the school building. Today Lamar Elementary School is an MS Landmark located in the Laurel Central District of Laurel, Mississippi.
Lamar Elementary School is located at 400 15th Street, Laurel, Mississippi, US 39440.
It’s a beautiful building. Sad when historical locations are left to rut.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jackie.
DeleteAGREE! The Building is Beautiful!
DeleteI received to Laurel right down the road from this school, it amazing and eerie I'd love to do a ghost hunt there! It's calling me to do so ,how would I get permission to enter it at night?
ReplyDeleteI have no clue how you would get permission to visit to enter at night.
Delete@erinnapier what an amazing project for you and your husband and crew!
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