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S. S. #17 - Crosshill

The first school classes in Crosshill were held in the home of the teacher, Mr. Sutliff who lived about one mile west of village.

Later a school was erected in Crosshill and the teacher was Mr. Thompson. Students came long distances to attend.  In 1859 a two-room stone building was erected on the east side of the village. It is the oldest school still standing in Wellesley Township. It is now used as a private residence.
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In 1914, Jessie Harkness was the teacher. She took many informal photos of the school and students.

The school is now used as a private residence.

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School, 1914 (Accession #89-3-23 H ii)


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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - boy students, 1914 (Accession #89-3-23 H iii)

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - girl students, 1914 (Accession #89-3-23 H iv)

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - interior, 1915 (Accession #89-3-23 J iv)

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - interior, 1915 (Accession #89-3-23 J vi)

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - girls' exercise class, 1915 (Accession #89-3-23 M)

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S. S. #17 - Crosshill School - boys' exercise class, 1915 (Accession #89-3-23 W)