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Libby School, Scarborough, ca. 1959

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

This school was built in 1876 and discontinued in 1959. It had been named for the resident families living in that area. It was a one room school. However, one year the participation of 59 students caused a need to … Continue reading →

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Hunnewell House, ca. 1950

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

By 1647, the Massachusetts Bay Colony Court passed a law requiring settlements in the colony to support a school if their numbers of settlers was one hundred or more. In 1751, the town raised money to support a school. By … Continue reading →

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Dunstan School (Built 1944)

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This was the last Dunstan area school built, it was dedicated in 1944. This brick building replaced the smaller wooden one built in 1923. The school was built during the early years of World War II and was closed in … Continue reading →

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Second Blue Point School

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Although a one room school, the second Blue Point Schoolhouse contained two stories, was dedicated in 1926 and was in operation until 1946. At that time, it was described as thoroughly modern having electric lights. It was discontinued in 1964. … Continue reading →

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Dunstan School (Built 1923)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

This school was built by Earl Leary about 1923. It had two classrooms and a stage where the kindergarten students met. It served the Dunstan area until the 1940s when a larger building was needed. It was torn down in … Continue reading →

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