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…and near town, to help complete the illusion trains still visit. And we wished they did – imagine the photos then? 8) The exiting school view. The only joy I had on attending – the leaving part. 9) The elevators here date from the 1910s-1940s period and we’re in use… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…dusty old road. It’s a good size …heck a mansion for its day. This place will be getting a revisit even if it kills us. It’s stunning! Got to see it up close and later dig up some history. It’s worthy. It’s worthy! 15) A one room school – there… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…this one appears to be a 1940s era model. The firm was in business from the 1930s-1950s. Know of this brand, it’s the first we’ve seen in person. A crude sign near the fence line by the road makes mentioned of a “private” school being on the property for a… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…church. The first person buried here was in 1907, the latest 2015. It’s still in use. While we explored, a fellow showed up, as I guess he does regularly, to pay respects to his deceased wife. He talked briefly and pointed out the abandoned school, seen just down the hill,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…service” jobs by the CPR, so the hauling of tools, building materials, track parts (or whatever) it earlier was a “grain box” for carrying wheat, barley, oats and other cereals. 11) City Hall dates from 1900 and later functioned as a school. We’ll show you in the inside soon, and… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…The rear of the building, which inside comprises the Altar space, is an addition, not new built but rather an old school building (Grant School District from not far away) moved here in the 1940s and tacked into place. Even though it’s somewhat different architecturally, it fits in well with… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…WILLIAM fofonoff i was born on farm near Mossleigh in 1934. I started school at the La Salle school 2 miles west of the farm. I sat in the first row 1st seat. A girl named Sherstabitoff sat behind me . My older sister Marion sat in the last seat… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 2 in comments.)

…apothecaries, meat shops, churches and a school. The future was bright and everyone was riding the wave. Heady times were these! 1915: With anti-German sentiment high during World War One, the town’s name was changed to Alderson. In spite of being decimated by fire the year prior, the people would… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)

…death on it. Small house, small town, middle of nowhere. These folks were hardcore. As we tend say a lot. There’s the former school, of fairly modern construction, which didn’t last long before being closed. Part is used as a farm shop, the rest left to the birds who of… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…before demand outstripped capacity and a new building constructed to replace it. Over the years it also functioned an overflow school, an apartment building and later single residence before making its way here. Old hospitals are creepy! Convince us otherwise. By the way, the museum has a handy pamphlet speaking… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)