This is a repost of the McCune boys home. Part of the original structure that opened April 16, 1908 is still standing in the woods just north/northwest of the existing (now closed) boys home. Each building was constructed of native stone, quarried on the property. The school building consisted of six rooms, four for academic classes and two for manual training. They began adding cottages to the property, eventually constructing eight in all. The top floor of each two-story, stucco and stone cottage had a dormitory housing up to 30 boys. The cottages lined a street along with trees and a sidewalk, resembling large homes in a wealthy subdivision. In March of 1946, the old McCune school building was destroyed by fire. It apparently started as a small blaze in the principal’s office. Unfortunately, the farm had no hydrants, so firefighters were unable to battle the fire. No one was injured. Also included in this photo set is an old cemetery located west of the old structure.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 01:02:14 +0000
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