Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 200 block of East Sherman on the south side.
In June of 1873, Hutchinson citizens voted for bonds of $15,000 to build the first public school house. E.L. Meyers sold the bonds in St. Louis.
Built in the fall of 1873, the first Sherman School opened April 14, 1874, at 227 E. Sherman. The first photo shows that school and children in 1876. It faced Maple Street with all ages studying together.
In 1884, it was expanded to add for a high school. The second photo shows that expansion in 1894, still facing Maple Street.
The third photo shows that same building after another expansion in 1907.
In 1915, the original Sherman building was razed and replaced with a much larger structure, now addressed as 221 E. Sherman. This building cost $70,000 to construct. The fourth photo shows this Sherman School about 1920 when it became a junior high school and before another annex was added in 1925.
This building was razed in 1981 to be replaced with a third school structure on this site, this time facing Avenue A.
In 1983, the newest Sherman Middle School opened, now addressed as 210 E. Avenue A. The fifth photo shows the current Hutchinson Middle School 7, still at 210 E. Avenue A today.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum
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