Whittier's Construction

1916 – First addition to Whittier Elementary was built.

Photo: The first addition to Whittier, circa 1942.

1950 – Second addition to Whittier Elementary was buit. This includes the kitchen, the gym, the stage, the faculty lounge, and 3 classrooms.

1982 – Third addition - New Library/Media Center

1982 – School’s100th anniversary. Bell tower replaced. Photo from the Daily Camera.

1985 – Enlarged Staff Parking Lot. Removed the house owned by BVSD, on Spruce Street to enlarge parking lot. Originally this house was owned by William Charles Julyan, Custodian at Whittier (1933-1954)

1999 – Outdoor classroom built.

2004 – Community Garden built on Pine Street side

Whittier's History - First Schools in Boulder - Whittier's Construction - Whittier's as a Landmark - People at Whittier