Thomas Jefferson High School is a historic

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. It is part of the

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. The

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building, constructed in 1929 and opened in 1930, has been listed on the U.S.

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. It was designed by architect Charles M. Robinson. In his book, ''The Virginia Landmarks Register'', Calder Loth refers to the school as Robinson's "masterpiece" and notes that the structure is "a celebration of education, a building redolent of civic pride."

Notable alumni

* H. Coleman McGehee Jr. (1923–2013), lawyer and Episcopal bishop * Kendrick Warren, college and professional basketball player

References

External links

* National Register of Historic Places in Richmond, Virginia Art Deco architecture in Virginia School buildings completed in 1929 School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia Public high schools in Virginia High schools in Richmond, Virginia 1929 establishments in Virginia {{RichmondCityVA-NRHP-stub