Stereoview of a Helena classroom (presumably Central School), ca. 1875.

Central School, ca. 1900

COURTESY OF TOM MULVANEY • CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN A BIG VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW

Two Views of the Present (1915) Central School
From 8th Avenue

COURTESY OF TRUDY ERICKSON • CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN A BIG VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW

The present Central School was built in 1915 and expanded in 1921. Much original architectural detail was lost to the 1935 earthquakes.

From North Warren Street

COLLECTION OF NANCY GOODSPEED

Helena High School in the background.

 

Central School playground, late 1940s

THE WES AND CAROL SYNNESS COLLECTION

This playground was the site of Helena's first cemetery. Most of the remains were moved to the Benton Avenue Cemetery when it opened in 1870.