The old mansion of the prominent Spartali family, purchased in May 1892 by the missionary organization known as the ‘Board’ to be used as a ‘Boys’ School’ (for male students). In 1894, the space on the left was also purchased by the same organization to be used as a kindergarten. In the middle of the road, the former ‘Boyaci’ stream, which has been turned into a canal for the waste of leather manufacturers, can be seen.

Early 1900s, American Boys School - Smyrna, the original campus - Basmahane District, Smyrna (Before the new College was built in 1913). It was greatly damaged in the Great Fire of Smyrna, 1922. It was on the same campus as the American Collegiate Institute for Girls, (Smyrna).

Students in uniform, 1916. Click here for views of the larger American educational institution of the city, the ‘International College’.