%xmlchars; ]> mc00063 Guide to the Kingswood Elementary School (Cary, N.C.) Plans, 1953-1959 Processed by: Linda Sellars;machine-readable finding aid created by: Linda Sellars North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2005 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Guide to the Kingswood Elementary School (Cary, N.C.) Plans, 1953-1959 MC 63 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center &ncsuaddr; Linda Sellars, 2005 November Linda Sellars, 2005 November Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Simpson, Frank B. Kingswood Elementary School (Cary, N.C.) Plans, 1953-1959 MC 63 32 drawings Thirty-two architectural drawings for Kingswood Elementary School in Cary, North Carolina. The earliest item is a plot plan headed "Proposed New Building for Cary Colored Elem. School, Randolph Benton, Supt. of Schools, Wake County Board of Education, Raleigh, N.C." Other plans dated August 1953 include a roof structural plan, a floor plan, front elevation, and details for the primary classroom building. Also included are a plot plan, 1958, for additions to the school; plans, 1959, for a gymtorium; and plans, 1959, for a classroom and cafeteria addition. Kingswood Elementary School was located at 519 Ferrell Street in Cary, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, with additions in 1958 and 1959, to be the elementary school for African American children in Cary. The architect was Frank B. Simpson of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the designer was C. Eugene Savage, also of Raleigh. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. English Information for Users Restrictions to Access

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Received from State Historic Preservation Office, 2005 September (Accession no. 2005-0016).

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[Identification of item], Kingswood Elementary School (Cary, N.C.) Plans, MC 63, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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 Historical Note

Kingswood Elementary School was located at 519 Ferrell Street in Cary, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, with additions in 1958 and 1959, to be the elementary school for African American children in Cary. The architect was Frank B. Simpson of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the designer was C. Eugene Savage, also of Raleigh.

 Scope and Content Note

Thirty-two architectural drawings (17 blueprints and 15 diazo prints) for Kingswood Elementary School in Cary, North Carolina. The earliest item is a plot plan headed "Proposed New Building for Cary Colored Elem. School, Randolph Benton, Supt. of Schools, Wake County Board of Education, Raleigh, N.C." Other plans dated August 1953 include a roof structural plan, a floor plan, front elevation, and details for the primary classroom building. Also included are a plot plan, 1958, for additions to the school; plans, 1959, for a gymtorium; and plans, 1959, for a classroom and cafeteria addition. Plans were produced by architect Frank B. Simpson of Raleigh, North Carolina and designer C. Eugene Savage, also of Raleigh.

 Online Catalog Terms African Americans--Education--North Carolina--Cary. School buildings--Designs and plans. Schools--North Carolina--Cary. Savage, C. Eugene. Simpson, Frank B. Wake County Board of Education (Wake County, N.C.). Detailed Description of the Collection 1 Blueprints, 1953-1959 2 Diazo prints, 1953-1959