Re: Old High School

[Dale Goble <gobled@uidaho.edu>]

I would like to second this suggestion.  Dale Goble

On Thu, 11 Feb 1999, Jack Porter wrote:

> Here's my vision for a piece of the 1912 high school:  Preserve one room as
> a working historical classroom.  It can be both a general-purpose meeting
> room and a place to honor the building's origin and history.  This was,
> after all, a school.  Put in 1912-style desks, lights, blackboards, atlases,
> textbooks, etc.  If it's not practical to use original interior finishes
> throughout the building, at least do it in one room.  It can be used as a
> real classroom for school field trips and presentations.  It would be a
> place to display photos of the building's construction, student life, etc.
> The Historical Society has the expertise to put together interpretive
> programs and exhibits for all generations.  A community center should
> include at least one room to focus on the community's identity and roots.
> 
> Jack Porter
>