ORIGINS

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, May 22, 2013

Howard #1, Center School

I do not know where this school originated, but it is now located at the Howard Country Fairgrounds in Cresco, Iowa.  During the Fair, the school is open for programs, at which time the boards covering the windows are removed.
Photographed 5/21/13

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Sharon #2, Willow Grove School


From Sharon, proceed NE on Sharon Center Rd a bit over a mile to 480th St.  The school is about 100 feet west of Sharon Center Rd on 480th.  It is being used as a residence.
This first shot is of the west side.
South (front) of the school
East side of the school seen from Sharon Center Rd.
Photographed 5/11/13

Some work being done on the front when we shot this photo on 7/9/16:

Union #6, Dennison/Cole/Scrabble School

On Rohret Rd west of Iowa City, north side of the road, one mile west of Maier Ave.  Apparently the building has been used, but now in a virtual state of disintegration.

This first photo is of the east side.
This photo is of the north side, seen from NE of the building.
Seen from a bit of distance west of the school, looking at the west side.

Photographed 5/11/13

UPDATE 8/2/17:  This building was demolished by June 2017.