Ericsson
Built in 1893
Named For:
John Ericsson (July 31, 1803 – Mar 8, 1889), A Swedish-American inventor. His work included design and building of the USS Monitor, a novel armored ship design with a rotating turret housing a pair of large cannons. The Monitor played a critical role in helping the Union Navy during the Civil War.
Location: Between Weeks Ave and Clough Ave; Between 6th St and 7th St
K – 8th/9th grade, 1893 – 1965
K – 6th grade, 1965 – 1987
Features:
Available records are incomplete to give a year-by-year census. However, in 1919, the History of Superior Junior High Schools reveals “since 1917, Ericsson School has been a Junior High School; formed by adding the ninth grade to the established elementary school.”
A National trend at the time in 1919 was for a six and six plan to make transition to High School an easier adjustment. The hope was a Junior High format for the 7th – 9th grades would lead to fewer students dropping out before completing high school.
Additiions:
South Block addition 1904
Attic removed 1952
Gymnasium addition 1956
Closing:
Ericsson was demolished in 1988. Currently there are housing units on the site.
