Bridlemile School’s Founding

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From the 1955-03-01 Oregonian:

“The superintendent was authorized to negotiate for property in Bridlemile. An elementary school is an early necessity in this district, (Superintendent J.W.) Edwards said.”

From the 1957-07-09 Oregonian:
“Portland’s school board had some construction trouble Monday night but after considerable discussion of the low bid of $807,636, made by Contractors Inc., for the Bridlemile site elementary school, the board awards the contract. …

The Bridlemile school site is at S.W. Hamilton street and 45th avenue, and the full-scale elementary building there is due to open in fall of 1958.”

From the 1957-08-10 Oregonian:

“City councilmen have approved the purchase of some six acres near S.W. 45th avenue and Hamilton street for a future Bridlemile park. … The land is part of a 15.389-acre tract being acquired jointly by the city and school district No. 1 for a neighborhood development. …The school district bought the entire tract for $49,500. … the property is to become the site for a new school and the city will build a playground next to it.”

From the 1958-03-13 Oregon Journal:

Latest elementary school … 20-room Bridlemile, is costing $855,000 altogether - $40,381 per classroom, $1346 per student and $12.80 per square foot.

From the 1958-09-08 Oregon Journal:

“TODAY: Bridlemile School Makes Debut”