Beulah Rucker’s grandson sheds light on Industrial School’s former gymnasium and veterans’ school - Gainesville Times

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Beulah Rucker’s grandson sheds light on Industrial School’s former gymnasium and veterans’ school

George Rucker, Beulah Rucker's grandson, points in the direction of the former veterans' night school, which is now overgrown with vegetation. - photo by Kelsey Podo

07032020 GYMNASIUM 2.jpg — George Rucker, Beulah Rucker's grandson, points in the direction of the former veterans' night school, which is now overgrown with vegetation. - photo by Kelsey Podo

Charred, with only remnants of walls standing, is the old Industrial School’s gymnasium. That lies next to the former veterans’ night school, overgrown with trees and vines.