| The Horace Mann School building is a lovely blend of old and new architecture. Built in 1930, the school was designed by Clarence “Cap” Wiginton, Minnesota’s first licensed African-American architect. Cap Wiginton also designed other St. Paul schools and municipal buildings, three of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- the Highland Park Water Tower, the Holman Field Administration Building, and the Harriet Island Pavilion.
In 1995, the school building was expanded to include a new gymnasium, administrative offices, and cafeteria. A beautiful interior courtyard and perennial garden was created, adding to the tree-landscaped surroundings. The playground was renovated in 1997 through the combined efforts of the St. Paul School District, the City of St. Paul, the PTA, and neighborhood contributors. In 2007, the spacious playfield was re-graded and re-sodded, and additional play equipment was added. A remodel of the building entry, office suites, and computer lab will begin in Spring 2009 to create a welcoming environment and greater security.
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