Pine Street School & Meridian Elementary

Contents: The History of Pine Street School | About The Pine Street School & Meridian Elementary Collection | Tech

The History of Pine Street School

The Pine Street School was renovated in 1993 as a “Lasting Legacy” project of the Meridian Centennial Bureau. At the time of its initial renovation it stood at the corner of Pine and Meridian Streets. In 2008 it was relocated (not far) to where it presently sits, behind the Meridian Boys and Girls Club. Despite the slight move, The Pine Street School still resides near the intersection of Pine and Meridian Streets, right next to Meridian Elementary School.

The Pine Street School was a one-room building built behind the Meridian Rural High School in 1920. In 1937, Meridian’s elementary school district purchased the classroom and moved it near the old Meridian Grade School. For twelve years the building served as a second grade classroom and held music classes. In 1959, after the construction of a new elementary school nearby, the old elementary school was demolished. As a result, the schoolhouse became a school district maintenance and warehouse facility. It was not until 1993, when the Meridian Centennial Committee and the community worked to restore the edifice, that it was formerly named The Pine Street School. Today it stands as a historic landmark that reminds Meridian residents of the city’s devotion to both education and community.

About The Pine Street School & Meridian Elementary Collection

In the spirit of Meridian’s devotion to education and the use of schoolhouses as centers crucial to the development and growth of its citizenry, historic materials relating to The Pine Street School have been digitally preserved on this website. The collection contains photos and documents pertaining to the history and historical renovation of the Pine Street School as well as some materials from the nearby, and institutionally connected, Meridian Elementary School. All materials herein originated from historical scrapbooks owned by The Friends of Pine Street School. The Meridian Library District thanks The Friends of Pine Street School for allowing access to these materials for digital preservation. Items on the Occident Club digital collection website are protected by copyright and/or related rights. To request permission for educational, commercial, or other uses, contact the History Center at history@mld.org or 208-888-4451, ext. 1023 for further information. The Meridian Library District is not liable for any violations of the law by users.