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History of Monroe Elementary
The city and the Boise School District grew
rapidly after World War II. The first "bench" in
the southwest part of town saw the greatest number
of new housing developments in the late 1940's and
early 1950's, putting great stress on Jefferson
and Whitney Schools. In 1954, Monroe was
constructed, after Trustees decided against adding
on to Jefferson School. Traffic patterns were such
that the Monroe site better served the area. The
school was constructed in 1953-54, and four
additional classrooms were added in 1957. In 1969,
a gym was added.
Monroe is one of the smallest of the schools
built in the 50's. The school has thirteen
classrooms, twelve in the main building and one
housed in a portable classroom.
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