HYDE PARK SCHOOL PTO

There has been a school at Edwards and Observatory since 1823, when the two-room Mornington School first was built. That was replaced in 1872 with a new building, at a time when Hyde Park was largely rural. Suburban development began in the 1890s, and a new school was needed for the growing population. The building currently standing was designed by architect Samuel Hannaford, one of Cincinnati's most famous architects and is noted for its twin turrets and magnificent gabled red tile roof. The four-story building was constructed and dedicated on May 22, 1902. With the continued development of more and more homes in Hyde Park additional space was needed in the school. The 1872 structure was still used until the 1920s, at which time it was torn down to make room for a two-story brick addition with a gym to the rear that was connected to the original building and opened in 1927. Both of these buildings are still standing today.

Primary location: Cincinnati United States