Sunday, January 31, 2021

"C"

 
Creston School sits on the open prairie north of  Dollard, Saskatchewan.


It opened in 1927 and for twenty-five years was located a few miles down the road and around the corner when, in 1952, it was moved to the current location where it served another dozen years until its closure in 1964. 


This little school has stood up well against the elements over the years.  


The school rests on the edge of a coulee where the sunlight plays on the hillside.   
 

Photographed on July 12, 2019.

6 comments:

  1. Damn, somehow I missed this one when I was in the area.

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    1. That gives you a reason to come back. I was only expecting to find a school sign here but was pleasantly surprised when I saw the school still standing.

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  2. Certainly has withstood the ravages of time. I love the wonderful paint - or at least what's left of it.

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    1. Creamy white with mint green trim was a favourite colour scheme for pioneer schools.

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