Sumner on the block January 22

The historic Sumner School could have a new owner as soon as next month.

The historic Sumner School could have a new owner as soon as next month.

Today, the city confirmed it will put the school on the auction block on January 22.

The school is at the center of the landmark Brown versus Board of Education case.

At least two groups have said they wanted to buy the building but have not been able to come up with enough money.

Historic building could be a school again (December 21, 2006)
Sumner School Tour (December 29, 2006)
School board to vote on charter (January 4, 2007)
Sumner elementary has served many purposes (January 4, 2007)
Red light to charter schools (January 4, 2007)
Neighbors: Renovations to historic school beneficial for community (January 5, 2007)
Sumner School up for sale or lease (March 12, 2007)
Sumner gets another shot at becoming a charter school (March 19, 2007)
City wants to consider alternatives to demolition of Sumner School (June 20, 2007)
Sumner School plans vary, but all agree to avoid demolition (June 21, 2007)
City Council considers selling historic Sumner School (July 21, 2007)
Sumner School's future is with the Pioneer Group (July 24, 2007)
Community First signs contract to buy Sumner School (October, 29, 2007)
Charter school proponents meet to rally support (Dec. 27, 2007)
Community First won't get to buy Sumner deadline (May 30, 2008)
Community First pleads case to council (June 4, 2008)
Council directs staff to extend contract (June 10, 2008)
Deadline passes for Sumner School purchase (Sept. 5, 2008)
For auction: One historic building (Oct. 7, 2008)
Sumner on the block January 22 (Dec. 9, 2008)
Sumner School on the block (Jan. 5, 2009)
Sumner School has new owner (Jan. 23, 2009)
Ward Meade speaks out the potential owners of Sumner (Jan. 29, 2009)
Council approves Sumner sale (Feb. 3, 2009)

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