Carver High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Phoenix Union Colored High School
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| Location | 415 E. Grant St., Phoenix, Arizona |
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| Coordinates | 32°32′17″N 112°3′22″W / 32.53806°N 112.05611°WCoordinates: 32°32′17″N 112°3′22″W / 32.53806°N 112.05611°W |
| Area | 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Pierson & Johnson |
| Architectural style | 20th Century Commercial |
| NRHP reference # | 91000543 |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1991 |
Carver High School, formerly known as Phoenix Union Colored High School and as George Washington Carver High School, is a former school in Phoenix, Arizona, that served African-American students until the integration of schools in 1954. It was opened in 1926 by the Phoenix Union High School District as "Phoenix Union Colored High School" but was renamed to "Carver High School" in 1943.
The building is currently used as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, which is operated by the Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association (named after the old high school's mascot).
The building was built in 1926 in 20th Century Commercial style. It was designed and/or built by Pierson & Johnson. The building and a 4.9-acre (2.0 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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