Save Edwards School

The Pathway to Greatness initiative seeks to close 10 schools. One of which is Edwards Elementary School located at 1123 NE Grand Blvd. The History of the community would negative;y affected with the closure of this school
EDWARDS, WALTER J. (1891–1972).
Was among Oklahoma City's most prominent African American entrepreneurs and real estate developers. In racially segregated Oklahoma City of the early twentieth century African Americans created a cohesive community of businesses, residential areas, entertainment venues, and social institutions paralleling those of the city's white residents.
The Edwardses donated land for a public park and elementary school, built Edwards Memorial Hospital, and created a nearby shopping center. In 1940 Walter Edwards won the National Negro Business League's coveted Spaulding Award, given to its most outstanding member. He also served as president of the Negro Chamber of Commerce. The Edwards's own home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 (NR 94001084), and their housing addition was listed as Edwards Historic District in 1996 (NR 96001028). Preceded in death by Frances in May 1958, Walter Edwards died April 25, 1972, in Oklahoma City.