Photograph from dedication of the new Parker-Gray High School building, 1950

Scope and content:

Black and white photograph of eight men posed standing in a row in front of a curtain. This photograph was taken at the dedication event for the new Parker-Gray High School and the group includes Principal William H. Pitts, Sr. and Reverend Adkins. In 1950 a new high school was built to accommodate the growing student population at Parker-Gray. The new building at 1207 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia took with it the name Parker-Gray High School and the previously occupied building on Wythe Street was renamed the Charles Houston Elementary School. Photograph is dated 1950

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Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
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Phone: (703) 838-4577
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