 The student population was expanding in the latter part of the 1800s, and building additions were made in 1892 and 1895.A portion of this 19th century building still existed into the late 1970s, when it was razed to make room for the grounds expansion of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic School, which stood between the two buildings.By the year 1900, the school had grown to 731 students and 19 faculty members.