5th Ward School Officially Becomes Sherman Street School

Back in the 1920’s before the Sherman Street School was built, there seemed to be no shortage of schools in the city.  While many were consolidated through the years and later closed, some, such as Sherman, continue to serve their original intent within the community as an elementary school.

Built in 1929 for “nearly $200,000,” the school unofficially known as the 5th Ward School was officially named Sherman Street School at a time when numerous efforts were underway to expand and improve existing schools as the city’s population would continue to climb steadily in the decades to come, reaching a peak of 34,350 in 1950 (though reports of 37,000 during that decade exist.)