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	Ferguson School opened in 1868 as District 33 of the County School system. It was built on land donated by David Ferguson, president of the Mechanics Bank in St. Louis, and a landowner in the area. It was located on the Olive Street Road, west of Grueninger's Seven Mile House, near where Pennsylvania Avenue is today. When University City organized its own school district in 1911, Ferguson School became part of the University City school system. This photograph shows part of a very muddy and rutted Olive Street Road, and plank walkways along the road and around the school.
	Until University City established its own public school system in 1911, Ferguson School was one of two County schools that served the area. In this photograph, the students of Ferguson School are gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for some special event, perhaps year end exercises. The two lion sculptures flanking the entrance have always had a special attraction for children, and the two young men sitting on the lions here are obviously enjoying the view.
	The first, second and third grade students gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph in 1907. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the left. Miss Elizabeth Lannegan, teacher for these children, is on the right.
	The eighth grade graduating class of 1907 gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the right. Until University City established its own school district in 1911, students wishing to go beyond the eighth grade level had to go to County School District high schools in other communities.
	Ferguson School opened in 1868 as District 33 of the County School system. It was built on land donated by David Ferguson, president of the Mechanics Bank in St. Louis, and a landowner in the area. It was located on the Olive Street Road, west of Grueninger's Seven Mile House, near where Pennsylvania Avenue is today. When University City organized its own school district in 1911, Ferguson School became part of the University City school system.

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