Crooked CreekCrooked CreekCrooked CreekCrooked Creek

1837 - 20091837 - 20091837 - 20091837 - 2009

Pioneer Pioneer DaysDays

Pioneer Pioneer DaysDays

School #7 - 1876School #7 - 1876

A Permanent LocationA Permanent LocationA Permanent LocationA Permanent Location

John Wesley Roberts gave about an acre of ground to the township trustee... as long as it was used for educational purposes.

Mr. Roberts died during the Civil War, in 1864. His grave is close to the intersection of Cold Springs Rd. and Michigan Rd.

John Wesley Roberts gave about an acre of ground to the township trustee... as long as it was used for educational purposes.

Mr. Roberts died during the Civil War, in 1864. His grave is close to the intersection of Cold Springs Rd. and Michigan Rd.

A Permanent BuildingA Permanent BuildingA Permanent BuildingA Permanent Building

Earliest schools were log or frame; susceptible to fire

1891 - first brick building “Bell Tower”

Crooked Creek School

Earliest schools were log or frame; susceptible to fire

1891 - first brick building “Bell Tower”

Crooked Creek School

Supportive CommunitySupportive CommunitySupportive CommunitySupportive Community

1916 - smaller schools consolidated into fewer locations

Built to be able to expand

Entrance faced Michigan Road

1916 - smaller schools consolidated into fewer locations

Built to be able to expand

Entrance faced Michigan Road

Growing...Growing...Growing...Growing...

1927 - north end mirrored the south end

Ornate entrance still faced Michigan Road

Growing population

1927 - north end mirrored the south end

Ornate entrance still faced Michigan Road

Growing population

Still growing...Still growing...Still growing...Still growing...

1946

Yet another addition, to the back side (west) of the building

1946

Yet another addition, to the back side (west) of the building

Modernizing...Modernizing...Modernizing...Modernizing...

1964

Entrance moved to west side of building

Michigan Road had become a major thoroughfare

1964

Entrance moved to west side of building

Michigan Road had become a major thoroughfare

A Total RebuildA Total RebuildA Total RebuildA Total Rebuild

CC “closed” in 1983 for reconstruction

Students and some teachers moved to Grandview

Oldest parts of CC were demolished; integrated into new building

CC “closed” in 1983 for reconstruction

Students and some teachers moved to Grandview

Oldest parts of CC were demolished; integrated into new building

A Modern SchoolA Modern SchoolA Modern SchoolA Modern School

CC Reopened in fall, 1985

‘Open Concept’ design to facilitate IGE

Grounds feature wooded areas, creek, playground area

CC Reopened in fall, 1985

‘Open Concept’ design to facilitate IGE

Grounds feature wooded areas, creek, playground area

Reminders of the Past...Reminders of the Past...Reminders of the Past...Reminders of the Past...

“The Arch”: former entrance saved as a landmark during reconstruction

Helps envision location of former building(s)

“The Arch”: former entrance saved as a landmark during reconstruction

Helps envision location of former building(s)

Full Circle?Full Circle?Full Circle?Full Circle?

2005 - dedication of SerVaas Cabin on CC grounds, near the creek

Opportunities to learn lessons of the past to enhance our future

Supportive parents and neighbors still vital partners

2005 - dedication of SerVaas Cabin on CC grounds, near the creek

Opportunities to learn lessons of the past to enhance our future

Supportive parents and neighbors still vital partners