McDonough 15 School (New Orleans, Louisiana)

USA / Louisiana / Gretna / New Orleans, Louisiana / Saint Philip Street, 721

This is a public school built with funds donated from the estate of John McDonough, a wealthy businessman who died around the 20's. He had a total of about 38 schools named after him, but many have undergone name changes since some believe that he was a slave-owner. Currently operated as KIPP: McDonogh15 School for the Creative Arts.
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Coordinates:   29°57'39"N   90°3'46"W
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