Victorville History - 6th Street Traditional Cache

Old Victor School:

In the spring of 1922, with the rapid growth of the community, largely due to the expansion of the cement plant, the matter of a new school was in the talks. In early April a mass meeting considered a bond issue for the new school. Less than two months later the bond was passed and an architect engaged to design what has for many years been called the Old Victor School. As bonds were being sold by the county, the district trustees were preparing to put the construction contract for the bids. They also prepared to purchase the entire block between Fifth and Sixth Streets.

In 1960 the school was closed and used primarily for storage. In June 1982 the Victor Elementary School District decided to dispose of the school. As a result of strong public support, the Victorville City Council adopted a resolution for the purchase of the property so that the building, its integrity, and historical significance could be preserved. In February 1983 restoration was started and an open house was held on July 2, 1985, after the renovation process was completed.

The Victor Grammar School:

Built before the Old Victor School, the Grammar School was the second school built in Victorville, replacing the original on the east side of the tracks that was located where Goodwill High stands. In the summer of 1908 the Victorville School Board sold bonds worth $2,500 to finance a two room addition, making a total of four rooms, in the grade school located near 6th and C Streets. That year the county school census indicated 79 Victorville students enrolled, up from 55 the year before.
The grammar school extracted and enlarged from a 1926 panoramic photo, is shown not long before it was replaced by the Old Victor School.

The Chantry House:

Built in 1899, it was one of the first houses in Victorville. Originally owned by Robert & Susan Turner, it was purchased by Robert Chantry in 1917. Behind the house was an ice plant. Twelve tons of ice were made daily to provide to the High Desert residents. Later a public swimming pool was added and called the "Crystal Plunge".