Johnson School
Location1730 Wilkes Ave.
Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates41°32′16″N 90°36′33″W / 41.53778°N 90.60917°W / 41.53778; -90.60917
Built1910
Governing bodyPrivate
DesignatedNovember 30, 2004
Johnson School (Davenport, Iowa) is located in Iowa
Johnson School (Davenport, Iowa)
Location of Johnson School in Iowa

Johnson School is a historic building located on the west side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties on November 30, 2004.[1] It was built as an elementary school in 1910 for the Davenport Community School District and ceased functioning as a school in 2002 along with Grant Elementary School.[2] Controversy surrounded the school board's decision to close both schools.[2][3] Today it is owned and operated by The Five Points Wellness Center and houses The Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, 5 Points Wellness Chiropractic, Hypnotherapy by JT, Wiz of Oz Photography, Family Empowerment Services, The Dance Centers of Iowa, QC Theatre Workshop, and Studio Mezik.

References

  1. ↑ Historic Preservation Commission. "Davenport Register of Historic Properties and Local Landmarks". City of Davenport. Retrieved 2023-03-21. (Click on "Historic Preservation Commission" and then click on "Davenport Register of Historic Properties and Local Landmarks.")
  2. 1 2 Geyer, Thomas (January 26, 2002). "School closings meet strong opposition". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
  3. ↑ Geyer, Thomas (June 12, 2002). "Judge upholds Davenport school closings". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-21.


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