Olfen Public School – Olfen TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 36.598 W 099° 57.668
14R E 408832 N 3497606
Olfen community was settled around 1893. In 1901 the first school was built (it was also used as a church). Today this school, a church and a cemetery is all that remain of Olfen.
Waymark Code: WM102VA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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Living New Deal

"A new $17,800 school building at Olfen, Runnels county, was dedicated 3/26/39. The modern six- room structure was completed March 22. Attending the dedication was E. C. Grindstaff, county school superintendent; John C. Becker, architect who designed the building; the Rev. O. A. Boockman, Catholic priest at Olfen; Hugh Horn, of the Abilene Construction company, general contractors, and Glenn A. Rector, PWA engineer and inspector. The building was made possible by a 55 per cent PWA grant."

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1939

Location: Olfen, TX Public School

City: Olfen

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

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