East High School, Denver

East High School, Denver

East High School opened in 1875 at 1731 Arapahoe Street with a total enrollment of 108 students and was the first high school in Denver. The first class graduated in 1877. In 1889, the school moved to 19th and Stout Streets because of the need for more room. This location is now referred to as "Old East," and it could accommodate 700 students. The school featured a gracious flight of stairs leading to the entrance, which was notable for its sculpture of the face of a young girl depicted as an angel. School architect Robert S. Roeschlaub and the school board decided to use a local child beauty instead of a Greek face to symbolize the school's "dedication to youth." The sculptor was Preston Powers, famous for his statue of the Indian on the grounds of the Colorado state capitol.
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Sight Name: East High School
Sight Location: Denver, USA (See walking tours in Denver)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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