KENSINGTON SCHOOL

Kensington 1031 Kensington SW E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 Sec 35 T7N R 12W ppn=41-13-35-476-022 lots 140 to 150 Coit Park Add 1909 plus 954 Curve ppn=41-13-35-476-018

1921 Annual Report -Old 12th Ward - Lots 140-146 Coit Park Addition also from --- thence Curve St ---

1922 - Site purchased.

1953 Sanborn Fire Map shows

Grand Rapids Press 26 Mar 1998 - bond issue proposal
Kensington Elementary
1061 Kensington Ave SW
192 students, 8 teachers
Built: 1925
Existing square feet: 28,100
Proposed new square feet: 7050
Cost: $3.9 million
Highlights: a $802,000addition of a multi-purpose room, library, computer lab, and kitchen;
$1.5 million to remodel classrooms, gym and corridors and replace heating and electric systems
and $122,500 for computer and video equipment.
 

2006 Adelante

From article School History

From Heading History and the City of GrandRapids

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