Nelson Dewey
Built in 1888
Named For:
Nelson Webster Dewey (Dec 19, 1813 – July 21, 1889) An American pioneer, lawyer, and politician. First Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
Location: Between 24th Ave E and 25th Ave E; Between E 6th St and E 7th St
Features:
Included students from kindergarten to 12th grade until 1924 when East High School opened. The yearbook name WaWaTa was used by both Nelson Dewey and East High School.i A second Nelson Dewey school replaced the original in 1934.
Closing:
After its years as an elementary school it was used as Northland Secondary School, an alternative school for the Superior School District, for 9th – 12th grades from 1995 – 2002.
