Sketch of proposed Burrell Slater High School, 1959]]> The original Burrell-Slater High School building burned in 1958, forcing the city of Florence to move its African American students into a building previously used by white students (Patton). The white students were moved into a new building (Powell). With integration looming, the city decided to build a new high school for its African American students in West Florence.]]> 1959-06-11]]>