Media Release

Thursday, May 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
Communications

Contact: Diana Paul
Telephone: 229-6501

Calling All Fifth Street School Alumni

The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency is currently searching for students of the historic Fifth Street School when it served as the Las Vegas Grammar School from 1936 until 1966.

The Redevelopment Agency will recognize these individuals during a rededication event to be held this fall celebrating the building’s renovation and conversion into an urban “cultural oasis.” The revitalized Spanish Mission-style building will include offices as well as various spaces such as a gymnasium, gallery, courtyards and Centennial Plaza that will be available for rent for private and public events. The school will also house an assortment of local arts and architectural organizations including the Nevada School of the Arts, UNLV Downtown Design Center, the American Institute of Architecture and the city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs.

Portions of the historic building will also house historic photos, memorabilia and the recorded recollections of people who attended the school. If you, or someone you know, can provide historical mementos and interesting anecdotes, or if you are a school alumni who would like to attend the rededication ceremonies as a special guest, please fill out the online form that can be found on the Fifth Street School Web page at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/5thstreetschool . Alumni can also call (702) 229-4955 or e-mail for more information.

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