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Coffey Middle School - Photos (exterior)

The original one-story 1925 Coffey School, viewed from the west. It, like many smaller Detroit schools, would see additions that vastly increased its size.

The original one-story 1925 Coffey School, viewed from the west. It, like many smaller Detroit schools, would see additions that vastly increased its size.

Photo from the City of Detroit

The 1954 south and east wings viewed from Cambridge and Gilcrhist streets. Long ribbon windows — once filled with glass block — run along the length of these elevations.

The 1954 south and east wings viewed from Cambridge and Gilcrhist streets. Long ribbon windows — once filled with glass block — run along the length of these elevations.

Photo from the City of Detroit