The old primary school structure was torn down and the new building built in its place.
Thorncrown was also selected as the best American building built since 1980.
The mayor had pointed it out when they passed, a big square building built of stone.
The site was expanded, and two further buildings were built, the last in 1904.
Originally the building was a wood structure and built c.1866.
It was the first air conditioned building built outside of Chicago.
These plans show how the building will look and how to build it.
Comfortable buildings they were, but built evidently rather for use than show.
The current building built during 1909-1910 cost the city just over $33,000 and was financed by a 5% bond system.
The building is currently 160 by 150 meters, and has a total built ground surface of 26,000 m2.