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Central City School History
- Central City School was first established in 1855.
- The very first school was a one-room wooden structure located at Hardin St. & Breese St.
- In 1875, the school was moved to a brick building that used to be the old German Methodist Church located on West Hardin St. between Marion St. & High St.
- in 1896, our current school building was consturcted because the old building was too small.
- From 1896-1900, Central City's population had doubled so Central City students had to attend 3 different locations: The current building, the old West Side brick building and Zimmerman Hall.
- In 1916, two new rooms were added to the current school.
- In 1936, the Old Gymnasium was added along with indoor toilets, shower rooms and the Old Stage in the gym.
- In 1958, lots between the school and the south alley were purchased for a playground area.
- In 1985, the New Gymnasium was built and the library and the 2nd grade classrooms were added.
- In 1999, the 2nd floor of the school was condemned and closed off. Temporary buildings were used to house some students.
- In 2001, the Jr. High wing was added.
