I grew up in a small Ohio town and I rode the school bus from 1st through 12th grades. My bus ride always included a country road on which every school day we saw a one-room brick school house. (SW corner of Stine Rd and Enon-Xenia Pike). As the years went by I watched this wonderful, familiar friend fall apart. After I married the school really began to deteriorate. Every time we visited the area I would want to take a photo of the school but never did. Finally, when we went specifically for the task, the school was gone. It was a huge loss for me and, since that time, whenever we pass a one-room school it is a joy to stop to take a picture or two. Thus, our collection here and the blog with schools in other states. Jill :oD
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dover #4, Willow Spring School
This school, built in 1912, was found on Iowa SR150 a few miles north of Eldorado, just north of King Rd, on the west side of the highway. Photographed 6/29/08.
This next photo was taken on 8/1/11. The brush around the school has been cleared away and it looks like they are restoring it.
Two more photos from 8/1/12
UPDATE 3/17/18: Look at the great restoration which has been accomplished!
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It's been so nice to drive past and see the restoration that was done to this schoolhouse!
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It's been so nice to drive past and see the restoration that was done to this schoolhouse!
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