1 post tagged “radnor”
This year they built a new middle school in my town. I understand all of the reasons why the old building had to go, but I was still sad to see it happen. The building dated back to 1922 (if I recall correctly) and despite some issues with drainage etc., was still a marvelous building. Naturally, my favorite feature was the long decommissioned but still functional single lane shooting range in the basement. Imagine building a .22 long rifle capable shooting range in a school today.
A few days before the demolition commenced the district held a salvage auction in the school and I spent quite a few hours wandering around inside. I was struck by the solid oak built in furniture, Italian marble entry ways, and the sheer mass of the place. I wish the district could have been convinced to renovate instead of demolish, but I suppose it's all part and parcel to a throw away culture. Anyway, enough whining. Here is a view from the back of the school during the big blizzard a few years ago...
And here is the view of the front entrance last week with demolition nearly complete...
