19th Century School by hjbenson

19th Century School

Located about 5 miles away is this school that Capt. Inman Sealby attended as a child. Capt. Sealby was captain of the RMS Republic which sank in 1909. Through his efforts and the first use of the Marconi wireless only two passengers died unlike the RMS Titanic 3 years later. For more info on the ship http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Republic_(1903)
This building has character, great that you captured it
March 25th, 2011  
This is interesting. Actually this building isn't bad. I'll bet it was considered nice when it was new. I've seen some really primative old schools scattered throughout the Southern US. Is that tile on the outside?
March 25th, 2011  
interesting, good shot.
March 26th, 2011  
this building definitely has character!
March 26th, 2011  
I like this old school house!! If those walls could talk!! :)
March 26th, 2011  
@afronaut @vernabeth @tralo29 @cscecil @bilky Thank you for your comments and suggestions. The school house is being used by the local farmer as a storage shed which has probably saved it from total deterioration.
March 26th, 2011  
Interesting building. I like the red- is that some sort of tile?
Oh, the stories this old school could tell. . .
March 26th, 2011  
@jjsooner Thank you. Both you and Beth asked if this is tile, I am not sure but I will check it out.
March 26th, 2011  
GReat historical capture!
March 26th, 2011  
@semrants Thank you Sarah; I feel preserving our history is an important aspect of my photography.
March 26th, 2011  
Great to get a shot of this building. I wish it would be restored and move the grain to a storage shed!! Love the old school houses. Nice shot.
March 26th, 2011  
@seattle thank you Constance; it would be nice to use it as a historical building, but at least the farmer is keeping it from falling down.
March 26th, 2011  
Very cool photo, love it!
March 26th, 2011  
So wonderful! Great shot :)
March 27th, 2011  
March 27th, 2011  
Great shot, I love buildings like this...and thank you for the history lesson!
April 4th, 2011  
@shutterbugger Thank you Jenn, I enjoy history particularly around where I live.
April 5th, 2011  
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