Bedford School
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This blocky building, constructed in 1915, served the community as a school until 1969, when the area school district closed it because it was so small.
Waymark Code: WM1PC2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2007
Views: 38
From 1969 to 1991, this school was used as a garage, warehouse and maintenance facility until it caught fire in 1991. The fire destroyed the roof and severely damaged the masonry. From 1993 to 1996 much restoration work was done. There's now a museum, visitors center, meeting areas, a 1915-style classroom and a tiered 135 seat auditorium.
Today the school is open to the public for tours. There are events scheduled throughout the year in the auditorium. Visitors are invited to visit the school any weekday (except Monday) between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Street address:
2400 School Lane
Bedford, TX United States
76021
County / Borough / Parish: Tarrant
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Community Planning And Development, Education
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Education: School
Current function: Recreation and Culture: Museum
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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