About Our School

1922 – Original Construction

Hubbard Heights Elementary opened its doors in 1922 as part of the Tarrant County School System. The original two-story building contained six classrooms and was similar in design to B.H. Carroll Elementary on McCart Avenue.

 

1935 – WPA Expansion

The first major addition came in 1935 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), making Hubbard Heights the first WPA school project in Fort Worth. Architect Elmer G. Withers designed this addition in the Mediterranean Revival style, featuring yellow brick walls and a red clay tile gabled roof. It was built along Spurgeon Avenue in front of the original structure by contractor Thos. S. Byrne.

 

1953 – Six-Classroom Addition

A two-story, six-classroom wing was added behind the 1935 structure. Architect William Lane designed it as a near replica of the 1935 addition, maintaining architectural harmony.

 

1956 – Modern-Style Expansion

A ten-classroom addition was constructed south of the 1935 wing and west of the original building, extending the campus toward 6th Avenue. Unlike previous expansions, this section adopted a Modern architectural style, though it retained the yellow brick for continuity.

 

1989 – Gymnasium Construction

A free-standing gymnasium was built southeast of the original building, leaving the historic structure partially visible from the east and south sides.

 

2002 – Final Major Addition

A new wing with 14 classrooms was added to the south and east sides, connecting to the gymnasium. This addition effectively concealed the original 1922 building from most views.

 

Architectural and Cultural Significance

Hubbard Heights is part of Fort Worth’s collection of historic neighborhood schools, serving as a cultural landmark and reflecting early 20th-century educational architecture. The 1935 WPA addition is particularly notable for its Mediterranean Revival design, a style rarely used in Fort Worth schools, making it architecturally significant.

 

Recent Milestones

In 2022, Hubbard Heights celebrated its 100th anniversary with a two-day event, including a community celebration and a time capsule ceremony to honor its legacy.