Lower Seminary-714 West Main Street

Schools

Lower Seminary School was built in 1843 and was used for rentals to private or select teachers for some time then in 1852 it became one of the first "graded" schools in Madison. It was located at 714 West Main Street. An article by Charles Heberhart in the Madison Courier on October 7, 1938 states, "The building was a large three story affair. It had one large room and a smaller recitation room on each of the upper floors and one large, one small one and halls on the first floor. The primary room had a row of desks along the walls and, except for a narrow aisle in the center, was filled with backless benches." In 1871 the school underwent some remodeling. At this time the two wings were added. The school was torn down in 1922-23 to make room for the Lydia Middleton School which still stands.

Harry Lemen, photographer

Madison Courier; Historic Files; Chas. Heberhart Files; Hiram Lemen

Picture taken early 1900

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Still image

"Lemen 1007-lowerseminary"