HENRY W. LONGFELLOW SCHOOL Community Unit School District 200
The new Longfellow Elementary School, designed for District 200 in Wheaton, was constructed subsequent to intensive concept planning which evaluated options for renovation of the venerable old Longfellow structure versus building anew. The school was built adjacent to their existing facility to allow classes to continue during construction. Based upon the advantages a new building would bring, the facility was designed and bids were let in June 2000. Construction was completed in summer of 2001 that included demolition of the original school.	The 62,000 sq. ft. school features a two-story classroom wing, centrally located administrative suite, library, art and music rooms, and a gymnasium/MPR wing, which can be secured for nighttime use. The design reflects a contemporary interpretation of the original building’s traditional detailing, and uses brick and limestone that is common in the downtown Wheaton vicinity. Also completed in 2001 for the District were renovations to Hawthorne School, $5,000,000 and Whittier School, $4,200,000.
		Type of Facility Elementary Grades K-5 Gross Area 62,000 SF Estimated Cost $9,000,000 Construction Cost $7,994,000 Change Orders $169,000 Occupancy August 2001
Main Hallway	Gymnasium