C. E. Byrd, a Blue Ribbon School, is a high school in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. In continuous operation since its establishment in 1925, C. E. Byrd is also the eighth-largest high school in the United States of America as of February 2019. Byrd students come from its neighborhood or throughout the entire school district through its selective math/science magnet program.
C. E. Byrd High School
C. E. Byrd (c. 1907) as the president of Louisiana Tech University
Side view of Byrd High School from Kings Highway
Edward Fairfax Neild Sr., was an American architect originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. He designed the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. He was selected for the task by U.S. President Harry Truman.
Neild circa 1950-1960
Neild also designed private homes, such as the Pine Wold house located at Fairfield Avenue at Kirby Street in Shreveport. A circus once wintered on the grounds of the home.
Keeny Hall, the administrative headquarters at Louisiana Tech University, is one of Neild's numerous campus buildings.
A.C. Steere School, designed by Edward F. Neild and expanded in 1938, is named for developer Albert Coldwell Steere. He founded the Broadmoor neighborhood of Shreveport.
