Straw College, Kalona Historical Village - Kalona, IA
N 41° 29.107 W 091° 42.139
15T E 608334 N 4593424
This one room schoolhouse was originally located south of town in the Mid-Prairie District.
Waymark Code: WMQEY5
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2016
Views: 3
This one room schoolhouse was originally located south of town in the Mid-Prairie District. The sign outside explains its name:
Summit School (“Straw College”), built around 1850 was moved to the Village in 1972. Students who attended say their school was nicknamed “Straw College” because, during the winter, straw was stuffed behind the wainscoating for warmth. Restored in 1973 by Kalona Optimist, and Idris and Alpha Clubs.
Original or Re-creation?: Re-located Original
Year the school first opened.: 01/01/1850
Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no
Address:
Kalona Historical Village
Kalona, IA USA
Year the school closed.: Not listed
Web Address (if available): Not listed
Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: Not Listed
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