Archives Closed Schools K-M: Maiden Lane Colored School

Other Name: Benjamin Bannecker Elementary School; Fulton Street School

Last Address: 1534 East Washington Street

Year Opened: 1890

Year Closed: 1911

Maiden Lane Colored School, originally located on Maiden Lane, was renamed Benjamin Bannecker Elementary School in 1911.  Maiden Lane replaced Fulton Street School, which was destroyed by flood in 1884.  Bannecker closed in 1956 and the building was later demolished.