Johnson School (Davenport, Iowa)
| Johnson School | |
|---|---|
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| Location |
1730 Wilkes Ave. Davenport, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°32′16″N 90°36′33″W / 41.53778°N 90.60917°WCoordinates: 41°32′16″N 90°36′33″W / 41.53778°N 90.60917°W |
| Built | 1910 |
| Governing body |
Private |
| Designated | November 30, 2004[1] |
  Location of Johnson School in Iowa | |
Johnson School is an historic building located on the west side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties on November 30, 2004.[1] It was built as an elementary school in 1910 for the Davenport Community School District and ceased functioning as a school in 2002 along with Grant Elementary School.[2] Controversy surrounded the school board’s decision to close both schools.[2][3] Today it is owned and operated by The Five Points Wellness Center and houses The Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, 5 Points Wellness Chiropractic, Hypnotherapy by JT, Wiz of Oz Photography, Family Empowerment Services, The Dance Centers of Iowa and QC Theatre Workshop.
References
- 1 2 Historic Preservation Commission. "Davenport Register of Historic Properties" (PDF). City of Davenport. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
- 1 2 Geyer, Thomas (January 26, 2002). "School closings meet strong opposition". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
- ↑ Geyer, Thomas (June 12, 2002). "Judge upholds Davenport school closings". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
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