Saugatuck Public School Stone

Name/Title

Saugatuck Public School Stone

Entry/Object ID

2023.18.09

Description

Fragment of a stone that graced the entry to the Saugatuck Public School (built in 1897) before the building was destroyed in a 1950 fire.

Context

The burning and rebuilding of the school was a major community event.

Collection

Education and schools

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.18

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

How the stone got to the museum is unknown by this cataloger.

Location

Building

History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park/Pump House Museum

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Saugatuck Public School 1897-1950

Create Date

June 27, 2023

Update Date

October 20, 2024