Built in 1902, it was designed by Wilbur B. Talley in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture.

Sanford architect Elton James Moughton designed the wings which were added in 1916.

[4] The Sanford Student Museum and Public History Center, operated through a partnership between the Seminole County Public Schools and The University of Central Florida, is located in the historic school building.

Exhibits include geography, Native Americans, pioneer life, early education, the local African-American neighborhood of Georgetown, antique household items, dolls and local history.

The museum is focused on programs for local school groups, but is open to the public on specific afternoons each week.