Historic Photos

Serving Tucson's Children Since 1867

We've been serving Tucson's youth, families, and community since 1867.

Three young students stand outside a school in the early days of TUSD.

We've been serving Tucson's youth, families, and community since 1867.
Five young women wearing white dresses for their graduation in 1893.

The graduating class of 1893 consisted of five young women.
The original Davidson School with mountains in the background.

The original Davidson School reflects the old Southwest.
A group of students stands in front of their school in the early days of TUSD.

Back in the day, shoes were optional.
A 1918 Buick was the district's first truck.

The district's first truck was a 1918 Buick.
The original Safford School with palm trees in the foreground.

Historic Safford School shows the influence of Mission architecture.
The original campus of Tucson High School.

Tucson High's campus was large and majestic.
Davidson School students celebrate Arizona's 50 years of Statehood in 1962, with a truck in front of their school.

Davidson School students celebrate Arizona's 50 years of Statehood in 1962, with a truck in front of their school.

In 1962, students at Davidson School celebrate 50 years of Statehood.

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Ashley Wallinger
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Posted/Revised Date

02-10-2023

Summary

Photos celebrating the history of the Tucson Unified School District, Arizona's first district established in 1867.

Keywords

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