Founded in 1876 the Spencer Valley School District is one of the last remaining one-school districts in San Diego County. The present one-room schoolhouse was built in 1905, replacing an earlier structure. Additional buildings in a complimentary style were added in 1987 providing modern facilities. Spencer Valley School is a public elementary school with a student population of 30-35 children.
Located at 4414 Highway 78 approximately 4 miles west of Julian.
Showing posts with label Schoolhouses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Schoolhouses. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Encinitas Schoolhouse - Encinitas, CA, USA
This Classical Revival style structure was built in 1883 by E.G. Hammond and his son, Ted. Built out of redwood with handmade square nails this one-room schoolhouse features shiplap siding. Moved in 1927 from its original location on property deeded for a school at Third and E Streets, it was converted to a private residence. The former schoolhouse, threatened with demolition in 1983, was returned to the property at Third and E Streets through the efforts of the Encinitas Historical Society, the Encinitas School District and members of the community. It is situated at its approximate original location, though facing south now rather than east towards the town. Restored, it presently houses the Encinitas Historical Society.
Located in the alleyway behind Pacific View Elementary School, at the top of the hill west of Third Street, just north of E Street.
Located in the alleyway behind Pacific View Elementary School, at the top of the hill west of Third Street, just north of E Street.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Old Richland Schoolhouse - San Marcos, CA, USA
This New England style schoolhouse was built in 1889 with redwood boards and square nails. It was originally called Richland School and served the Richland area which eventually became part of San Marcos. Built as a one-room schoolhouse, a second classroom was added in 1890 with one room serving grades one through four and the other serving grades five through eight. It was the first schoolhouse in San Marcos to have a bell and operated without electricity or running water until the late 1930s. The school remained in continuous operation until 1947. It was reopened from 1951 to 1957 to handle an overflow of 2nd and 3rd grade students from the Richmar Elementary School District. It was purchased in 1966 and turned into a private residence with preservation of the schoolhouse in mind. Preservation and restoration work continued when it was again sold in 1984 and it was opened as an event venue in 1997. In 2002 it was leased by Ability Academy who operated it as Old Richland Schoolhouse Events and Applied Scholastics Academy, a private academy for kindergarten through 6th grade, as well as a popular event and wedding venue. Citing economic difficulties Ability Academy ceased all education and event operations on the property at the end of July 2011.
Located on a hilltop on 4.4 parklike acres on the NW corner of Woodland Parkway and Mission Road.
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Addendum October 24, 2011:
On September 1, 2011 San Diego Special Events Co. leased the property. They have refurbished the schoolhouse and property, and special events and weddings have resumed.
Located on a hilltop on 4.4 parklike acres on the NW corner of Woodland Parkway and Mission Road.
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Addendum October 24, 2011:
On September 1, 2011 San Diego Special Events Co. leased the property. They have refurbished the schoolhouse and property, and special events and weddings have resumed.
Friday, September 2, 2011
1910 San Marcos Schoolhouse - San Marcos, CA, USA
Built in 1910 by Izaac Hall, the one-room schoolhouse was originally located on San Marcos Boulevard. It was active as a school through the 1950s, at which time it was abandoned. Rebuilt in the early 1970s by William Carroll it became the home of a local weekly newspaper, the San Marcos Outlook. The schoolhouse has been relocated to Grand Avenue where it presently houses a dental office, Softley Dental.
Located at 1511 Grand Avenue.
Located at 1511 Grand Avenue.
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