McDonough 38 School (closed) (New Orleans, Louisiana)

USA / Louisiana / Gretna / New Orleans, Louisiana
This was one of many schools created by monies left from philanthropist John McDonough after his death. All have had the names changed since. This school operated as Myrtle Banks Elementary for a short while and now sits dormant. A few movies have been filmed on the location and for a time it was thought that a local Christian church would purchase it for use as an academy.
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Coordinates:   29°56'32"N   90°4'43"W

Comments

  • History, burnt to the ground.
  • Not really Vince. www.myrtlebanks.com
  • I was a student here many moons ago (1968-1972) Returned to N.O. for a family reunion and went back to the school site. It was still in decent shape. Thought it would last a bit longer but upon my last visit in 2010, it was on the verge of dilapidation. Wish I could get in touch with some old friends. Que sera . . .
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