- City:
- Bronx, New York City, NY
- Site Type:
- Education and Health, Schools
- New Deal Agencies:
- Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding
- Completed:
- 1935
- Quality of Information:
- Good
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
The P.S. 80 school in the Bronx was built in 1935-36 as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project. The plans for the school were approved by the Board of Education in 1935.
Source notes
Plans for 4 Schools Approved by Board, New York Times, 26 Sep 1935.
PS 86 Community to DOE: Don't Fix What Isn't Broken, Norwood News, 2 December 2010.
Site originally submitted by Frank da Cruz on May 24, 2018.
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Andi
Marvin Rosen
patrice
Dianne
My late mother graduated from Ps 80 in the Bronx in 1943. Is is really a hell hole from what I read from the Daily News? Is this the address?
149 E Mosholu Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10467?
I have my mother’s graduation photo if you’re interested. Sincerely Andi
I graduated from PS 80 in 1946. It was no “hell hole.” Teachers were dedicated professionals.
Most graduates went to DeWitt Clinton HS but many of us attended the Bronx HS of Science and prestigious colleges. We proudly sang the ’80 alma mata–“Of our school upon the Parkway we ll delight to sing…”
Marvin Rosen, Ph.D.
Dear Dr. Rosen,
My name is Peter Melnick, and I believe you were a class-mate of my father, the late Daniel Melnick. (I have a copy of the P.S. 80 Class of 1946, taken in January of that year. My dad was in the back row, third from the left, if you happen to have that photo.)
I am writing a book about my father (who went on to become a wonderful film producer) and my maternal grandfather (theater composer Richard Rodgers). I would love to speak with you, if you’re game, and ply you with questions about your school years in the Bronx. My contact information follows, below.
Hopefully yours… Peter Melnick
[email protected]
805-886-8646
PeterMelnick.com
My late mother went to kindergarten maybe 1st grade at ps 80 1940 and 41
Anyone have any photos ??
I have come across some paperwork citing PS 80 in the Bronx from 1929. Was there an earlier location for this school? Prior to 1935?