Edison School, 5th grade class of 1970-1971

Title

Description

Picture of the 1970-1971 5th grade class of Edison School. Located in the East Central neighborhood, Edison School had a diverse study body with one of the highest enrollments of Black students in District 81. The school closed in 1972 following a levy failure, and the building was demolished in 1977.

Source

Rachel Denk

Date

1970-1971

Rights

Permission is required from the contributor of this photograph to share or reuse it for any purpose. For additional questions about the rights and use of this item, please contact the Inland Northwest Special Collections at INSC@spokanelibrary.org or 509-444-5338.

Type

Color photographs

Identifier

NWC132_009_005

Collection

Carl Maxey Center Digital Archives: Preserving Spokane's Black History

Citation

“Edison School, 5th grade class of 1970-1971,” Spokane Public Library, accessed May 21, 2026, https://lange.spokanelibrary.org/items/show/5821.

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