Hutch-Tech High School

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Photo credit: Karl R. Josker

Location

165 West Chippewa Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
Also known as 256 South Elmwood Avenue
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Fillmore Council District
SBL: 111.37-2-5
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Across from: Roanoke Building, Watkins Apartment Building, 269 Georgia Street, 272 Georgia Street

Owner

CITY OF BFLO H T H S BOARD OF EDUCATION per propertyviewer

Physical Description

5 story brick school building occupying a full block along Elmwood

Current Condition

Renovated 2005-2007, in use

History

  • 1904 - Technical school founded under the name Mechanics Arts High School
  • 1905 - The school's name was changed to Technical High School, pending the move to a new building on Cedar Street and Clinton Ave
  • 1912 - Work began on the Cedar Street building for Technical High, which opened July 1918
  • 1913 - Current building constructed at a cost of $300K for Hutchinson High
  • 1954 - Technical High School moves to the site of the former Hutchinson Central High School, forming Hutch-Tech

Recent Events and Actions Taken

2005-2007 - $30 million renovation, which included updated classrooms, smart boards, a brand new gymnasium, new engineering and electrical equipment, and new science rooms.

Other Pertinent Facts

  • Hutch-Tech is a college preparatory, pre-engineering high school that offers a selection of college prep courses.
  • Located in the West Village Historic Preservation District

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Added 2013-06-25 • Last changed 2014-10-29