My High School Days: Including a Brief History of the Pittsburgh Central High School From 1855 to 1871 and Addenda (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Thornton Fleming

9780267304875: My High School Days: Including a Brief History of the Pittsburgh Central High School From 1855 to 1871 and Addenda (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267304870 ISBN 13: 9780267304875

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Embark on a vivid trip to a pivotal era in Pittsburgh education.

This memoir-style history follows a student’s firsthand account of entering the Pittsburgh Central High School in 1867, during a time of growth, change, and community effort to build a proper city high school.

Two immersive chapters frame the journey: the move from a smaller room on Smithfield Street to larger spaces that marked a turning point in the school’s fortunes, and the grand effort to construct the Fulton Street building. The narrative blends personal recollections with a chronological look at administration, facilities, and the people who shaped a city’s approach to secondary education.

Personal admissions experience, exams, and the confidence that carried a student through critical moments.
Behind-the-scenes details about building plans, contracts, and the people who steered the project.
Insights into school life, notable classmates, and the evolving role of public education in Pittsburgh.
Context on the era’s education policy and how a new high school became a lasting city landmark.

This book is ideal for readers interested in local history, education history, and personal recollections that illuminate a city’s educational roots in the 19th century. It offers a grounded view of how a high school came to symbolize opportunity and community effort.

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