North Side

Videos about the Architecture at North Side

North Side hosted an open house on Labor Day, 1927, in which a crowd of 10,000 inspected the "ultra-modern" school – considered a marvel of modern education. The area's Indian history led to selection of the Redskin nickname and the building be called the Big Teepee. Plans to construct a permanent stadium were outlined in 1939, but they were not carried out completely until the 1970 renovation. However, before the 1970s, the stadium would be temporarily replaced in 1955 and given a quarter-turn so the main bleachers would face north. It had a seating capacity of 3400 and was named Northrop Stadium (Named after the first Dean of the school, “Pop” Northrop who retired in 1953). Also, a retaining wall along the river was built along the river in 1956. During the 1960s, the school was starting to get crowded. The Student Council established a system of one-way stairs to reduce the traffic jams as classes passed, and in 1958, space was added by making a cafeteria out of the storage space and rifle range under the dome and converting the third-floor cafeteria into classrooms that became the 340 wing. The 1970s brought a $5 million renovation from 1970 to 1972. Though North appeared the same on the outside, it changed radically within. Ceilings, walls, the heating system, windows, doors, stairs, and the gym were improved; locker and storage rooms were included in the new stadium; the industrial arts, music, library, and study areas were relocated.

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2018-2021