The Maggie L. Walker Governor`s School for Government and International Studies Case Study
Richmond, VirginiaBuilt in 1938, this historically significant school building once housed the vocational training facilities for Richmond's aspiring African American tradesmen. The building closed during the '80s. Recognizing the historical and cultural significance of the building, members of the community formed preservation partnerships to restore this neighborhood treasure for adaptive use. This case study demonstrates how essential preservation partnerships are for completing community projects. For more details, see the The Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies Case Study on the National Trust's Web site.
