The old Gainesville High School building on West Washington Street is long gone, but not so long ago that many students who stalked its halls, dusted its erasers and frustrated its teachers are still around to remember it fondly. It had three levels and oil-soaked wooden floors that produced a distinct aroma. Classrooms, library and offices were on the main floor, other classrooms up a squeaky stairway to the top level, with a cafeteria, shop and home ec department on the lower level.
First GHS almost built at City Park