Old Lusaka Boys School
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| Type | Historic house |
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| Nearest car park | Yes |
| Old Lusaka Boys School | |
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| Former names | Lusaka School |
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Construction started | 1910 |
| Completed | 1916 |
The Old Lusaka Boys School was the first government school for children of the European farmers in the surrounding areas established. The school was located on the site originally founded as European school by Dutch Reformed Church in 1908. Works started in 1910 and ended by 1916, the school was fully operational it served as a co-educational until a girls was opened up in 1930 at present Lusaka Girls' School. It became know as Lusaka Boys until it was abandoned in 1959 due to security and other reasons after the current Lusaka Boys School was opened up.[1]
History
1908-1934
1934-1980
1996-Present
Today
The structure today is used as the Headquarters of the National Heritage Conservation Commission east central region. The site was rehabilitated the rough NORAD funding in 1996[1].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Old Lusaka Boys School Lusaka city to clock 100 years however July 1st centenary celebrations deferred
