Lake
Charles, LA—Friends of Central School has begun preparing for its anniversary
event on April 28 from 10am until 4pm. The group seeks to collect
memorabilia and other photo artifacts from members of the community who either
attended Central School or have relatives who attended school at this historic
community landmark. Items collected will be on display through the end of
April at 809 Kirby Street and will be returned upon the event’s
conclusion.
Designed
and built in 1912 by New Orleans architectural firm Favrot & Livaudais,
Historic Central School sits in the historic Charpentier District in Lake
Charles and is a comprehensive arts and cultural center. Upon entering
Central School for the anniversary event, visitors will be greeted by docents
who will provide a free special tour of the building’s history. Also
featured will be live music, an art exhibit highlighting 100 years of Central
School, and other surprises.
As
part of this anniversary event, a limited number of pewter ornaments have been
created to commemorate the cultural history of the facility. Proceeds
will go toward the historic preservation of Central School. For more
information, contact the Arts Council at 439-ARTS. Artifacts are being
accepted now at 809 Kirby Street, Suite 202.
