Horace Mann High School In the burgeoning heart of Gary, Indiana, amidst the thriving steel mills, emerged an institution destined to be a cornerstone of education – Horace Mann High School. Established in the early 20th century, this school was more than just a beacon of knowledge; it was a manifestation of the community’s aspiration for a prosperous future. Its

The Wengler Avenue School once stood tall in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Once a bustling hub of learning and laughter, the school’s walls bore witness to the myriad of memories crafted within its confines by countless families over the decades. However, the year 2015 marked the end of an era as the school fell to the relentless force of the wrecking ball.

In the heart of Oregon lies a quaint relic of the past, the abandoned Lime Schoolhouse. This long-forgotten educational institution stands as a symbol of a bygone era, nestled within the now ghost town of Lime. Once bustling with activity, Lime’s history is deeply intertwined with its limestone deposits which propelled the town into a hub of industrial activity. The

Colonel William Wilkins, a seasoned Civil War veteran and a distinguished member of the Detroit School Board, laid the cornerstone of educational commitment when the inaugural Wilkins School was constructed in 1873. Located on Porter Street near the city’s downtown core, this original edifice served its purpose until the tides of change necessitated its demolition. As the 20th century unfolded,

This historic one-room schoolhouse located in Fallsbury Township, Ohio finally collapsed under its own weight recently after sitting vacant since the mid-1970s. The building was well-known to many photographers as well as locals. For decades, the building continued to bend in the middle, appearing as if it would collapse at any moment. The structure held up surprisingly well; a testament

In 1869 (nice), the Church of the United Brethren in Christ voted together for the funding and building of a seminary in Dayton, Ohio. With the denomination’s publishing house already located in the area, Milton Wright, who later became the school’s chairman, felt it was a perfect location. On October 11, 1871, the school was officially opened under the name

All that remains now of the old school are memories of the many faculty, students and parents that once walked its halls or attended classes.

The building was designed by Ulysses J. Lincoln Peoples, with the construction totaling a cost of $80,000 – equal to about $2.5 million today.

One piece of Ohio’s great history that is far too often neglected, and rarely talked about sits in Pomeroy, Ohio, unfortunately rotting away. One thing we can do is keep the stories alive.

The Madison Seminary is one of the most interesting places (in my opinion) in NEO to visit, and one of the handful in the state that can be legally visited.