Springfield School "Open Air Class"
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Image Details
- Source:
- The Valentine
- Collection:
- Cook Photograph Collection
- Date:
- 10/1914
- Region:
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Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source) - Description:
- Glass plate negative of one of two "open air" classrooms at Springfield School, 26th and Leigh Streets in Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia; image shows children seated at desks looking out of large open windows onto the rooftop of the school building; teachers visible at left; open air schools and classrooms were an early 20th century trend believed to help students maintain their health and boost their metabolisms through invigorating air and sunlight (ca. 1908-1941). Inscription: Written __"Springfield School Oct. 1914" __Edge of plate Geographic Description: Richmond, Va. --Church Hill (Richmond, Va.) --Leigh Street (Richmond, Va.) --26th Street (Richmond, Va.)
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