Lincoln School, 1000 Tuscola Ave Saginaw, Saginaw County, MI
The Lincoln School is one of the most intact typical early twentieth century neighborhood school buildings in Michigan. It reflects contemporary scientific and progressive educational though in its plan and original program. It also reflects the ethnic history of Saginaw through it association with the Germania Society, one of the most important German-American associations in Michigan. The building, originally called the Germania School, stands on the site of and incorporates the cornerstone from the 1868 Germania School building. The school was important in the effort to maintain the German language and culture in Saginaw and influenced the entire Saginaw school system. The school`s name was changed from Germania to Lincoln in 1917, reflecting WWI-induced anti-German hysteria.
Lincoln School, 1000 Tuscola Ave Saginaw, Saginaw County, MI
The Lincoln School is one of the most intact typical early twentieth century neighborhood school buildings in Michigan. It reflects contemporary scientific and progressive educational though in its plan and original program. It also reflects the ethnic history of Saginaw through it association with the Germania Society, one of the most important German-American associations in Michigan. The building, originally called the Germania School, stands on the site of and incorporates the cornerstone from the 1868 Germania School building. The school was important in the effort to maintain the German language and culture in Saginaw and influenced the entire Saginaw school system. The school`s name was changed from Germania to Lincoln in 1917, reflecting WWI-induced anti-German hysteria.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
