Short Hills School: Demolition, 1984

Name/Title

Short Hills School: Demolition, 1984

Entry/Object ID

2006.056.001

Description

The Short Hills Elementary School, originally constructed in 1893, was rebuilt in 1914. The school was closed at the end of the 1982-3 school year, due to declining enrollment. The contract for the demolition of the school was awarded on February 13, 1984 with work to be completed within 90 days. Demolition of the school began on Monday, February 27, 1984. It was anticipated to take 3 weeks due to asbestos abatement

Acquisition

Accession

2006.056

Acquisition Method

Gift