Semple School

In 1902, the School Board met in special meeting and adopted plans and specifications for the new First Ward school building. Until that time all children in the First Ward attended Horner School. Due to growing population and overcrowded conditions in Horner School, it was necessary to ereact another building in the First Ward.

At this time all the school buildings had been named for the ward in which they were located. With the erection of a second building in the first ward, this method was inadequate. The new building was named for Dr. John Semple, a physician who practiced his profession in Wilkinsburg for approximately 50 years. The building was dedicated in 1904 and its first principal was a Miss Floda McComb who was paid an annual salary of $90.

Semple School was last used in 1974 and later torn down.

Sources:

Wilkinsburg Historical Society. (2007). Images of America: Wilkinsburg. Arcadia Publishing.

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