A Year Ago Today... Douglass Demo

   Today marks the anniversary of the start of demolition on Douglass Support Facility, the former 1958 elementary school. It took less than three weeks demolishing the walls, sorting metals, and ripping out the foundations of the old building. Thanks to LCPS's commitment to the environment, about 90% of the school was able to be recycled.

Now, a year later, the new Frederick Douglass Elementary is on its way toward its August opening date. It's amazing how drastically this property has changed so quickly. It used to be full of thick vegetation, almost hiding the small school building from the road. Now, it's all been cleared away, and the new building is very visible. Most of the the old school's footprint is now under the new school. A year ago, a little creek ran through the property. Now, the creek funnels through an underground tunnel until it reaches the end of the property. Hills have been bulldozed and stone walls have been built for extra space on the property. Space is tight, so every square foot is being used to its highest potential.


Last night, I made a quick stop outside the school to get some photos. It's almost ready!

A peek inside the front doors

Looking from the entrance. Past the parking lot is the sports field

I hope this new school will be worthy of its predecessor's name. It's been an exciting project to watch.