Block #7

This is a large block that is home to Saint Peter and Paul's Catholic School. It has been a presence in this neighborhood since 1931 when it opened its doors and has been run by the Sisters of Charity of Section Hill since 1933. This K-8 Catholic school has a mission of "nurturing spiritual growth, strengthening moral values, and developing academic excellence."


Many of the old buildings in Tucson have beautiful architectural details, like this brick wall with a narrow opening that lets the light spill out from the courtyard.

During school hours, Adams maintains a 15 mile per hour speed limit. Luckily, the road is narrow, helping to reduce the tendency to speed. When school lets out, you will often see many children in their uniforms either walking home or being picked up by parents. It brings a liveliness to our neighborhood in which other times of the day you will see few if any children.

The majority of the school is fenced off to the public, a practice that is common these days, especially for private schools. I often think it is unfortunate that our litigious society prevents schools such as this from opening their grounds to the other children in the neighborhood. We have a great resource here, but unfortunately it can only be used during school hours and by children and parents that attend the school. Even still, it is nice to be able to walk by and see (through the fence) children playing and parents supporting their activities.

ref: http://sspptucson.org/