PARKS SCHOOL AT PARKS
This building, now used as the Parks Senior Citizens Center, was
constructed by the Works Progress Administration. Classes were first
held there on 7 September 1940. The building was described in an article
published in the 5 September 1940 issue of The Advance Reporter
newspaper: "The ten-room, single story building represents an
investment of a little over $30,000, of which the district provided
about $7,000...and replaces a wooden structure which had been used
about 25 years. It is 174 feet long, 64 feet wide, contains seven
classrooms, an auditorium with a 64x40 foot stage, a library, and
the superintendent's room...The building has new fixtures throughout,
including movable chairs and modern type desks for teachers. Lumber
for the edge grain pine floors was milled within 12 miles of the
building. All walls are sealed with knotty pine, are shellaced and
varnished. Ceilings are of one half inch fiber board. The heating
system consists of eight new coal stoves, and sufficient fuel has
already been provided. A well with pressure pump provides water for
the drinking fountains...Rush Rhoads is superintendent of the school..."
School history contributed by Carolyn Hanna. Photo provided by Charlene Holland.
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