Old Paterson Elementary School site cleared for new health center

Former Paterson Elementary School before demolition – Photo from City of Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The City of Montgomery has demolished the former Paterson Elementary School to make way for a new health center.

The school, which had been built in the 1950s, closed after the 2008-2009 school year and has been vacant and deteriorating ever since.

The site at 1015 East Jefferson Street is behind the Montgomery City Court building just off of Madison Avenue. It will become the new home of  Premise Health Center for city employees and their families.

City leaders say the new facility will provide a range of services, including primary care, preventive health services, occupational health resources, wellness programming and other healthcare solutions designed to improve access to care for city employees.

“This project represents progress on multiple fronts,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said. “We are removing a long-vacant property that has been a concern for residents for years while investing in the health and well-being of the employees who serve our community every day. This transformation reflects our commitment to strengthening neighborhoods, modernizing city services, and supporting the workforce that keeps Montgomery moving forward.”

Artist rendering of the Premise Health Center which will be built on the site of the former Paterson Elementary School, which has been demolished – Image from City of Montgomery

Chambliss King Architects is preparing the construction documents. Once those documents are finalized, the city will start a bidding process for construction.