Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Canyon School
Barbara Webster Elementary
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2021
1. Canyon School Marker
1925 - Canyon School was built.
Built especially for Spanish-speaking children to meet their language needs.
Parents were offered classes in citizenship, health, and homemaking.
Originally, there were eight classrooms.
Additions were built in 1934, 1936, and 1952.
Renamed Barbara Webster School in honor of its first principal.
Erected by Barbara Webster Elementary School. (Marker Number 142.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Hispanic Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 34° 21.582′ N, 119° 3.568′ W. Marker is in Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Saticoy Street and 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on Saticoy Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1150 Saticoy St, Santa Paula CA 93060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McKevett School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Francis Dam Disaster Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Depot, Santa Paula (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glen Tavern Inn
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Regarding Canyon School. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 142 statement of significance:
Barbara Webster School. Built 1925. Designated February 1992.
1150 Saticoy Street, Santa Paula. Public.
Originally named Canyon School, the name was changed to honor its first principal Barbara Webster. The school was built to serve the educational needs of the children of Mexican itinerant citrus and walnut workers. It has been integrated since World War II.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2021
2. Canyon School Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2021
3. Canyon School Marker
Viewed from outside the gate on Saticoy Street.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2021
4. School Building
Viewed from 11th Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
