South Ward School (Las Cruces, N.M.)

Originally built in 1893, the South Ward School became affiliated with Las Cruces School District No. 2, which was created in 1934 after the city consolidated different schools and districts. The South Ward School, at the corner of Amador and Alameda, was torn down and converted into school administrative offices in 1957. The South Ward Elementary school became the building for the first classroom of the Las Cruces College, which became New Mexico State University.

From the description of South Ward School (Las Cruces, N.M.) cornerstone collection, 1884-1935. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 68908646

Originally built in 1893, the South Ward School became affiliated with Las Cruces School District No.2, which was created in 1934 after the city consolidated different schools and districts. The South Ward School, at the corner of Amador and Alameda, was torn down and converted into school administrative offices in 1957. The South Ward Elementary school became the building for the first classroom of the Las Cruces College, which became New Mexico State University.

Sources: “Public school system grew along with Las Cruces.” Las Cruces Bulletin. July 31, 1985. Page C-6. Kropp, Simon F. 1972. That All May Learn . Las Cruces, New Mexico. New Mexico State University. Page 7.

From the guide to the South Ward School (Las Cruces, N.M.) cornerstone collection, 1884-1935, (New Mexico State University Library, Archives and Special Collections Department)

Originally built in 1893, South Ward School became affiliated with Las Cruces School District No.2, which was created in 1934 after the city consolidated different schools and districts. The South Ward School, at the corner of Amador and Alameda, was torn down and converted into school administrative offices in 1957. The South Ward Elementary school became the building for the first classroom of the Las Cruces College, which became New Mexico State University.

Sources: "Public school system grew along with Las Cruces." Las Cruces Bulletin . July 31, 1985. Page C-6. Kropp, Simon F. 1972. That All May Learn . Las Cruces, New Mexico. New Mexico State University. Page 7.

From the guide to the South Ward School (Las Cruces, N.M.) cornerstone collection, 1884-1935, 1884-1935, (Archives and Special Collections. New Mexico State University Library.)