July 1970 - Second Ward High School, the first high school for black children in the county, is demolished as part of urban renewal.
- Celesta Shropshire and William McCullough (pictured) look over the former site of Second Ward. Both were active in student government at the school.
- Three children watch the tearing down of the school [1].
Event Date:
July, 1970
Event Type:
Turbulent Times 1960-1979
Exhibit & Section:
Main Image:
Node Order:
1060
Event Date Field:
Thursday, December 28, 2017