In the Shadow of the Smokestack
an oral history of Mexican Americans in Morenci, Arizona

 

Morenci, Arizona

OLD MORENCI HIGH SCHOOL

Looking East at old Morenci High in 1943

The old Morenci High School was built in 1919.

It was unusual in that there were eight half-stories, each with its own ground entrance.

 

 

 

Looking South at old Morenci High in 1943

Fire drills on the school's old spiral type fire escapes were thrilling for students.

 

Looking East at Humbolt Elementary School. Longfellow Elementary School is above it.

The old Morenci High School was torn down after they built the new Morenci High School. At the site of the old building, they built the Humbolt Elementary School which was unusual in that the playground was on the roof.

 

 

 

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