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Demolition of Iroquois Middle School , Front Entrance Close-up

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Demolition of Iroquois Middle School , Front Entrance Close-up

GRHC - 2009

The facing brick has been removed around portions of the entrance to reveal the brick construction underneath.

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Title	Demolition of Iroquois Middle School , Front Entrance Close-up
Creator	GRHC
Date	2009
Current Address	1050 Iroquois Dr. SE
Architect	Henry H. Turner
Date Constructed	1924-25
Original Owner	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Original Use	Public school
Neighborhood	Ottawa Hills
Notes	Title by cataloger. One of the first elements to be removed was the Indian head set into the area over the entry doors. A special diamond saw was brought to the site to remove many of the architectural elements so they could be preserved for installation in the new building which will occupy the site. Iroquois Middle School, the original Ottawa Hills High School, closed in 2005. In December of 2008 it was purchased by the Grand Rapids Christian Schools.
Collection	GRHC
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