Bessey School

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Rodney Laughton
Bessey School under construction, ca. 1926

Contributed by Rodney Laughton.

“In the mid 1920’s, the ever growing population in Scarborough created the need for a new high school. The school is shown under construction in 1926. It became known simply as Scarborough High School until 1954, when it was renamed for beloved principal and teacher Elwood G. Bessey, who had retired six years previously. No longer used for classes, the building is still owned by the town.”
The above information taken from Rodney Laughton’s book, Scarborough in the Twentieth Century.

In 2010 the building is used for senior housing and is called Bessey Commons.

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Dunstan School (Built 1944)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Dunstan School, Scarborough, ca. 1960

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 the 1980s.

This beautiful federalist style building had four classrooms on each of the two floors, a library and principal’s office. It was dedicated to the men and women who fought for our democracy. The structure cost $75,399.00 to build. Today it serves as The Dunstan School Restaurant with some additions. It is located on the corner of Payne Road and Route 1.

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Second Blue Point School

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp
The Second Blue Point School, ca. 1926

Contributed by Bruce Thurlow

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. The building was torn down at the cost of $300.00. Today, the town property contains a small playground and tennis courts.

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Dunstan School (Built 1923)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Dunstan School, Scarborough, ca. 1923

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 the 1980s after serving as the main building for The Red Shutter Cabins. The original location of this school was in what is now the parking lot of the Dunstan School Restaurant

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The White School

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

The White School, Scarborough, ca. 1910

Commonly called the White School, because of its color, this building was erected in 1905 at Oak Hill four corners. It was the first school specifically built for High School classes. Originally grammar school classes were held on the first floor and high school classes were held upstairs. There were four class rooms total. In 1927 the town opened a new high school, a mile south on Route One and this school became known as Oak Hill Primary School. It was eventually sold by the town and is now Arlberg Ski Shop.

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