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Joaquin Elementary School (Provo, Utah)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1939 - 2005

Administrative History

The Joaquin Elementary School (1939-2005) was a school that served grades Kindergarten through 6th in the Provo School District in Provo, Utah.

The Joaquin Elementary School, was built in 1938 for $125,000 after the demolition of the Parker School building that was constructed in 1908, at 550 North 600 East, Provo, Utah. It opened in 1939 and was in use until 2005. The Joaquin Elementary School was then demolished in 2006 after it was deemed unfit for use because of liability issues. The property was then sold to ArrowStar Construction for use for the building of a student housing complex.

Citation:
Salt Lake Tribune, May 19, 2006 (Joaquin Elementary School; built in 1938 for $125,000; 550 N. 600 East, Provo; demolished in 2006 after deemed unfit for use and because of liability issues; it was closed permanently in 2005; the property was sold to ArrowStar Construction for use for the building of a student housing complex)

Provo Library website, October 28, 2015 (Joaquin School; opened in 1939 after the demolition of the Parker School building that was constructed in 1908)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Joaquin Elementary School yearbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8771
Content Description

Yearbook from Joaquin Elementary School for grades Kindergarten through 6th. There are duplicate yearbook pages inserted with all the names written under the photographs.

Dates: 1956-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joaquin Elementary School yearbook

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