Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker, 2003
Dublin Core
Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker, 2003
Alternative Title
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker
Subject
Orlando (Fla.)
Buildings--Florida
High schools--Florida
Elementary schools--United States
Schools
Community centers--Florida
African Americans--Florida
Historical markers--Florida
Description
The historic marker for the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, located at 101 North Parramore Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida, in 2003. From 1921 to 1922, a school for African-American children was constructed in Parramore and named after L. C. Jones, the third principal of Johnson Academy. The structure was designed by Howard Reynolds and built by Joseph Hanner. Later named Jones High School, the school was originally formed for students through grade ten.
In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.
In 1952, the high school moved to a new location and the building was converted to Callahan Elementary School, the only elementary school serving the Parramore community. In 1970, Callahan Elementary became the only school in Orange County to close permanently due to desegregation. The site was converted into a community center and was renamed the Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center in 1995.
Creator
Cook, Thomas
Source
Original color digital image by Thomas Cook, 2003: Private Collection of Thomas Cook.
Publisher
Date Created
2003
Contributor
Cook, Thomas
Is Part Of
Thomas Cook Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
187 KB
Medium
1 color digital image
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Jones School, Parramore, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Jones High School, Parramore, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Callahan Elementary School, Parramore, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center, Parramore, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by Thomas Cook and published by RICHES of Central Florida.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Thomas Cook and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
Private Collection of Thomas Cook
External Reference
Rajtar, Steve. A Guide to Historic Orlando. Charleston, SC: History Press, 2006.
"RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 30: Jones High School, Part 1." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2483.
"RICHES Podcast Documentaries, Episode 31: Jones High School, Part 2." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/items/show/2484.
"History." Jones High School, Orange County Public Schools. https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hjo/schoolinfo/Pages/History.aspx.
"Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center." Families, Parks and Recreation, City of Orlando. http://www.cityoforlando.net/recreation/dr-j-b-callahan-neighborhood-center/.
Transcript
ERECTED A.D. 1922
-TRUSTEES-
S.T. WAY, CHAPMAN
DR. R.P. BUCKMASTER, SEC.
DR. N.L. BRYAN
S. JOHNSON, CITY SUPT.
-COUNTY BOARD-
JAS. A. KNOX, CHAIRMAN
W.H. SCHULTZ
G.W. BRAY
A.B. JOHNSON, CO. SUPT.
-BUILDER-
C.C. HANNER
-ARCHITECT-
HOWARD M. REYNOLDS
-TRUSTEES-
S.T. WAY, CHAPMAN
DR. R.P. BUCKMASTER, SEC.
DR. N.L. BRYAN
S. JOHNSON, CITY SUPT.
-COUNTY BOARD-
JAS. A. KNOX, CHAIRMAN
W.H. SCHULTZ
G.W. BRAY
A.B. JOHNSON, CO. SUPT.
-BUILDER-
C.C. HANNER
-ARCHITECT-
HOWARD M. REYNOLDS
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 color digital image
Collection
Citation
Cook, Thomas, “Dr. J. B. Callahan Neighborhood Center Historic Marker, 2003,” RICHES, accessed May 23, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/2102.