Have you ever taken a stroll around the hood and walked by this large Art Deco building and its twin at 639 Frederick and wondered, "What the hell did this used to be?" Also what about the housing complex that stretches the entire block on Frederick? The answer may surprise you. All these buildings were a part of Polytechnic High School. Poly was in operation from 1884 to 1973 and moved around a bunch before finding its place at 701 Frederick.
Over those years, the school created a reputation for a "cosmopolitan, diverse and talented student body, inspirational teachers and administrators, and exceptional football teams."
What about Kezar Stadium across the street? Well, it served as Poly's athletic facilities. One high school football game in particular, Poly vs. Lowell in 1928, was attended by over 50,000 people. This was the largest attendance for any high school football game in Northern California.
If you want to learn more about Poly, visit The Polytechnic Memorial website here.
Also side note, that housing complex on Frederick is actually an affordable housing complex and those qualified can apply to live there. Great way to use the old high school space and give back to the city.
Over those years, the school created a reputation for a "cosmopolitan, diverse and talented student body, inspirational teachers and administrators, and exceptional football teams."
What about Kezar Stadium across the street? Well, it served as Poly's athletic facilities. One high school football game in particular, Poly vs. Lowell in 1928, was attended by over 50,000 people. This was the largest attendance for any high school football game in Northern California.
If you want to learn more about Poly, visit The Polytechnic Memorial website here.
Also side note, that housing complex on Frederick is actually an affordable housing complex and those qualified can apply to live there. Great way to use the old high school space and give back to the city.
Content for this article was used with permission from Hoodline.
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