Holden Street Elementary School

Holden Street Elementary School, known as the Kentucky Trail Elementary School, was founded in the Parramore neighborhood and was the first elementary school for Orlando’s African American students. It opened in 1935 serving 1st through 4th grades. The building shown, was constructed in 1950. The school was located on the 8-acre property. It is bounded by South Street, Kentucky Avenue (now Orange Blossom Trail), Woods Avenue, and W. Anderson Street, which was originally named Holden Street, the school’s namesake. Holden Street Elementary School closed during the summer of 1971. The building later served as the administrative offices of the Lynx transportation system. The site is home to the Orlando Police Department Headquarters.