The origin of the school can be traced back to the efforts of the Park View Citizens' Association and their persistent appeal to Congress for funds to purchase the land and build a school for the white children in their growing neighborhood.

"[6] In 1931, two new wings were added to the building to again provide room for the growing enrollment.

[8] The Bruce School building was designed by architect William M. Poindexter in Renaissance Revival style of red brick with stone and pressed metal trim, with two floors of four rooms each.

In 1927, a Colonial Revival style eight-room annex was constructed, designed by architect Albert L.

[12] It was razed in 1971, with the exception of its auditorium, to make way for the integrated Bruce-Monroe Elementary School.