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William Syphax School, now known as Syphax Village, is a historic former school building in the Southwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. that now houses condominiums. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. History. The William Syphax School historically served African American students.
William Syphax was the first African American appointed to the Board of Trustees for Colored Schools in the city, which was established after emancipation in DC during 1862. He served on the board from 1868 to 1871 as its chairman and later, the treasurer.
The William Syphax School is one of several elegant public school buildings designed by the local firm of Marsh and Peter in the District of Columbia between 1900 and 1910. It is located on the eastern edge of the Southwest Quadrant, an area traditionally inhabited by African Americans.
He is the namesake of William Syphax School (historical) at 1322 Half Street, SW in Washington, D.C. In November 2020, District of Columbia Public Schools announced that William Syphax was one of seven finalists to serve as a replacement name for Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. [9]
Capitol Riverfront. William Syphax School. The William Syphax School, at 1360 Half St. SW, is a two-story brick school in the Colonial Revival style. It was built in 1904 and used as a school up until 1994. In 2005, it was acquired by the non-profit developer Manna, and turned into affordable condo units as Syphax Village.
time friend, William H.A. Wormley, formerly presented the school with a picture of William Syphax, which was accepted on behalf of the school by Dr. W. S. Montgomery who at that time was the Superintendent of Schools.12 9 Negro Office Holders in Virginia, 1865-1895 (Norfolk: Luther P. Jackson, 1946) p. 41.
WILLIAM SYPHAX, A PIONEER 457. tively 20 years.32 He was appointed copyist in the In- terior Department in 1851 at $720 a year, promoted July 14, 1874, to $900 a year and appointed to a clerkship at. $1.,000 a year October 31, 1885.33 He served under nine.
