A country school located North of Ellsworth

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The front of this country school can scarcely be seen because of the trees.

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The front vestibule is seen more clearly in this photo.

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side view facing northwest

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This school, with the east side seen hidden by many voluntary trees, operated six miles north of Ellsworth.

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Looking inside the front vestibule one sees shelves and a covered window.

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The heating stove has been placed in the entry vestibule.

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Looking into the classroom area from the front vestibule, where coats may have been hung


Inside the class area

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This school had the front door on the South side with an additional small entry vestibule area.
Three small shelves can be seen in the Southeast corner.

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The entry area room is seen though the south front door.
A wood stove used to heat the school remains in the entry area.
The chimney used by the stove is seen.

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A storage shelf cupboard is seen to the west of the chimney.
One of the wooden doors with hinges used to close this cupboard can be seen on the floor.

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When electricity became available, lights were added to this country school.
Unused for many decades, the ceiling is now gone, and the roof has many openings.
The plaster walls show many years of age.

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An outlet and the chaulkboard, located towards the front (North end) of the classroom area, can be seen.


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South Hamilton History (Ellsworth area schools)