Changes After Construction
In 1918, the structure was used as the Ottoman-British School.
In 1935, the structure was converted into a Turkish college.
In 1940, the structure was used as a state school under the name 11th Primary School.
In 1950, the structure took the name Osmangazi and provided education with primary school status.
By the decision dated June 19, 1981, it was registered as an immovable cultural property requiring protection.
By the decision dated July 20, 2006, the protection group of the structure was determined as Group 2.
In 2013, the immovable property was transferred to foundation ownership and, as of November 28, 2013, was leased to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education.
The restoration project was approved by the decision dated January 7, 2014; the survey/restitution/restoration project for the hand-drawn wall decorations (kalem işi) was approved by the decision dated July 12, 2018.
In the announcement dated August 2, 2017, it was reported that a tender would be held regarding the transfer of students to other schools.
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The structure is also known by the names German School, 11th Primary School, and Osmangazi Primary Education School.
The structure was built as a German School for the children of German engineers and architects working on the construction of Haydarpaşa Railway Station.
The structure is located within the Rasimpaşa Urban Protected Area and remains within the "Primary Education Facility Area" in the conservation-aimed zoning plan.
In the records, the immovable property is defined as a "masonry school with a garden."
The roof of the structure is specified as a "terrace roof" in the approved restitution and restoration projects.
