Topeka High School - Topeka, KS
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bluesnote
N 39° 02.919 W 095° 41.146
15S E 267576 N 4325608
The Topeka Central High School is now named Topeka High School. The most beautiful high school I've ever been to, and an earthcache is included.
Waymark Code: WMQRN8
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2016
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Topeka High School (THS) is a fully accredited high school, serving students in grades 9–12, located in Topeka, Kansas. It is one of four high schools within Topeka Public Schools. In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 1,840 students enrolled. Topeka High School was established in 1871, and moved to its current location in 1931. At the time, it was among the first million dollar high schools west of the Mississippi River. Topeka High offers a variety of sports and extracurricular activities, and notable alumni include Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the United States. Topeka High School's mission "is to prepare all students for college and/or career readiness and success in a global society."
From the American, Kansas Guide Series Book: "The Topeka Central High School (open 8-5 weekdays), 10th and Taylor Sts., was completed in 1930 at a cost of $2,000,000. Designed by T. R. Griest of Topeka, the building is of Collegiate Gothic architecture, constructed of pressed brick and native stone. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,500. In the Gothic tower is a carillon, donated by the late David W. Mulvane as a memorial to his wife. A foreyard of the old United States frigate Constitution is used as a flagpole at the Polk Street entrance. It was presented to the school in 1930 by the Untied States Navy though the efforts of the late Charles Curtis."
Location:
Topeka, KS
Who controls the carillon?: Topeka Department of Education
Number of bells: 18
Structure: Attached to main building
Location web page: [Web Link]
Schedule of regular public performances: Not listed
Year of construction: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.