The building was constructed in 1892 and was designed by prolific school architect David Riebel.

[2] The building was one of a few, including Avondale Elementary, designed by Riebel before he became the lead architect for Columbus City Schools.

At one time, the school's sole Black student was educated in a classroom near the janitor office and storage rooms, also on a separate floor.

[5] The building then served as the primary school for Bridgeway Academy, formerly Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, from 2008 to 2021.

Bridgeway purchased a property on Alum Creek Drive, consolidating its primary and secondary schools; it opened in 2021.