Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections architecture building outdoor Description: Springfield School, 20th and Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. is one of the most modern and complete Elementary Schools in the South. It is a fire-proof building, constructed in 1913 of Virginia granite at a cost of $100,000. It contains twenty-five class rooms, a large assembly hall and is splendidly equipped for instruction in Manual Training and Domestic Science. Besides Kindergarten and Retarded Classes, there are two Open-Air Schools in operation on the roof. Manufacturer: Valentine Souvenir Co., New York Date Postmarked: 1915 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,135 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: Springfield School, 20th and Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. is one of the most modern and complete Elementary Schools in the South. It is a fire-proof building, constructed in 1913 of Virginia granite at a cost of $100,000. It contains twenty-five class rooms, a large assembly hall and is splendidly equipped for instruction in Manual Training and Domestic Science. Besides Kindergarten and Retarded Classes, there are two Open-Air Schools in operation on the roof. Manufacturer: Valentine Souvenir Co., New York Date Postmarked: 1915 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,135 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards |