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Bethune Elementary - Photos

Bethune Elementary

The gymnasium is located in the center of the building and is lit naturally by a single large skylight. Photo from July 2020.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The main entrance faces Fenkell Ave to the north. There is a single double-wide entrance under a grand arch with elaborate stonework. Photo from April 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

April 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

April 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

April 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

July 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

July 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A typical classroom in July 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

July 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

July 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The library is slightly larger than a typical classroom and features built-in hardwood shelving around the perimeter.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org