1850s
The three story old stone high school, built in Greek Revival style with stone from the Grand River, is topped by a cupola and two chimneys protrude from the roof. A group of men and women are gathered at the top of the cutaway bank at the right of the photo, and several men are at the lower left.
| Title | Old Stone School |
|---|---|
| Date | 1850s |
| Current Address | No longer exists |
| Pre 1912 Address | Ransom, Lyon & Barclay |
| Contractor | David Burnett |
| Date Constructed | 1848-49 |
| Original Owner | School District No. 1, Grand Rapids MI |
| Original Use | Public School |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
| Information Source | District No. 1 records; Grand Rapids Eagle; History of the City of Grand Rapids, Albert Baxter. |
| Notes | The stone school was built in 1849 at the southeast corner of Ransom and Lyon; it was taken down in 1867 when a new building was constructed on the same property. The cupola was a popular visiting place to view the city below in the river valley. |
| Collection | Grand Rapids Public Library Photo Collection, History & Special Collections Dept. |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Location |  |
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