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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of East Ward school in Red Oak, Iowa, built by George M. West, as viewed from the west and looking east. A brick-paved street stretches across the foreground. Behind it, a wide lawn spans a block and extends back towards center. East Ward school stands back on the lawn at center. It is viewed straight on. The building stands 3-stories tall with a cupola atop the roof, which houses a bell. A fire escape cascades down the front of the building from left to right. Behind and to the left of the school house, a church stands (partial view). A cupola is visible rising from the center of the church. In the background, houses line the street behind the church at left. Text from negative sleeve: 2237. Red Oak, Iowa, Nov.22, 1946. 1. East Ward school built by G.M.West. Looking east. The fire escape has been added. There used to be a pump in front of it; also Sprinkles lived in a small cottage just this side where is now the playground [from across top of sleeve:] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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