Annapolis Elementary School: Difference between revisions

Annapolis Elementary is a public school in downtown [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Annapolis%2C+Maryland&title=Special:Search&profile=advanced&fulltext=1&ns0=1 Annapolis] that serves preschool through fifth grade. Established in 1896, it is the oldest structure in continuous service as a school in the state of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland Maryland].<ref>https://www.aacps.org/Page/4007</ref> The land and structure predate its use as a school building, with history dating back to the 1700s. Originally called Annapolis Public School, it later changed its name to Annapolis Grammar School, and then Annapolis Elementary School. Colloquially, the school has been referred to as Green Street School.

[[File:Green Street School 1.mp4|thumb|alt=An older man with white hair and a beard sits in front of wooden barrels. |Harness Creek resident Bob Peacock talks about attending Annapolis Elementary school in the mid -20th century, including common recreation activities for kids and his school bus ride.]]

[[File:Green Street School 2.mp4|thumb|alt=An older man with white hair and a beard sits in front of wooden barrels. |Harness Creek resident Bob Peacock talks about attending Annapolis Elementary school in the mid -20th century, including common recreation activities for kids and his school bus ride.]]

Prior to use as a school building, the property at 180 Green Street was owned by Dr. Charles Carroll. Dr. CarrolCarroll owned multiple properties on Green Street, including 188 Green Street, currently used as an administration building for the Anne Arundel County school system. During his ownership, Carroll erected a two story building for personal use. After his death, the property was inherited by multiple relatives, before eventually being sold to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education Commissions in 1887.

The school opened in 1896 was housed in a purpose-built two-and-a-half story Colonial Revivalist structure. An adjourning piece of property was sold to Trustees of the White Public Schools of Annapolis, Maryland with the intent of building a playground. This property, which faced Compromise Street, was deeded for this purpose in 1901 to the [https://www.aacps.org/ Public Schools].