Paris High School Bleachers and Wall - Paris MO

City:: Paris
Site Type:: Parks and Recreation, Stadiums
New Deal Agencies:: Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Artist:: John Marr

Description

These football field bleachers were constructed of native rock in the valley by the CCC, Company 3747 which was based in Paris from 1935-1939. During that time, their primary work was agricultural terracing and drainage improvement.

Source notes

Site originally submitted by Charles Swaney on July 18, 2013.

Location Info

301 S Main St.
Paris, MO 65275

Location notes: The bleachers are east of the old high school.

Coordinates: 39.4777157, -92.0003089

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Paris High School (former) - Paris MO

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2 comments on “Paris High School (former) – Paris MO”

Beverly bartels February 16, 2016

This is now the city office building. The high school has not been here since in the 60’s -70”s.

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Sandra Morgan February 19, 2022

Sad to see it go. One of very few things left of Paris history.

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2 comments on “Paris High School (former) – Paris MO”

Beverly bartels February 16, 2016

This is now the city office building. The high school has not been here since in the 60’s -70”s.

Sandra Morgan February 19, 2022

Sad to see it go. One of very few things left of Paris history.