South Scottsdale in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Scottsdale Grammar School / The Little Red Schoolhouse
1909
August 8, 2010
1. Scottsdale Grammar School Marker
State Plaque:
Dedicated February 26, 1910
on the 73rd birthday of
Scottsdale's founder
Chaplain Winfield Scott
This building served the
people of Scottsdale as
School
Community Center
City Hall and Justice Court
Library
City of Scottsdale Marker:
1909
1973 - Present Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Built in 1909, the school house had classrooms for grades one through eight. Between 1928, when Loloma School opened, and the 1960's, the building served as a community center for newly arrived Mexican-American residents of the community and as a school for their children. The building later served, at various times, as the City Hall, Justice Court, and Public Library. It is now the home of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.
Erected 1976 by The School Children of Scottsdale - City of Scottsdale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1990.
Location. 33° 29.577′ N, 111° 55.415′ W. Marker is in Scottsdale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winfield Scott Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1921 - Sterling Drug Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1929 - U.S. Post Office (about 400 feet away); 1921 - Farmers State Bank (about 400 feet away); Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Herbert "Herb" R. Drinkwater (about 700 feet away); Permanent Home of the "Beavers" (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chaplain (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsdale.
More about this marker. This is a walk-to marker. In fact, the Scottsdale Walking Tour begins immediately in front of this building. The safest, least expensive way to reach this site is driving two blocks south of Main Street on Brown Avenue, turning east (left) into the free public parking lot. One can park within 200 feet of the school and marker.
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2. Little Red School House Marker
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3. Scottsdale Grammar School Marker
Scottsdale Grammar School marker is located on the left, The Little Red Schoolhouse marker is on the right of the entrance door.
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4. Scottsdale Grammar School/Little Red Schoolhouse
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5. Starting Point, Old Town Scottsdale Self Guided Walking Tour
Immediately north of the schoohouse door.
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6. Looking East Down the Old Town Mall from the Scottsdale Grammar School
Scottsdale reinvents itself so quickly to keep up with its goal of being a vibrant center of commerce and culture, this sight may not exist in ten years. Main Street is immediately west.
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7. Chaplain Winfield Scott and his Wife Helen Louise Brown Scott Statue
Due north of the schoolhouse.
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8. Looking East, on Scotttsdale Mall from the Scottsdale Grammar School
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9. Looking West from the Starting Point of the Scottsdale Mall
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10. Equestrian Sculpture Crossing the Reflecting Pool Where the Mall Begins
Immediately east of Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,781 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 8, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
