seicer
June 1st, 2007, 08:28 PM
Ironton, Ohio's High School (http://www.abandonedonline.net/index.php?catid=208), constructed in 1922, will be demolished soon. A new three-story school, to be built essentially in the same footprint, will replace this grand brick classical building. The reasoning is that the existing school, which lacks central air throughout portions of the building, would require expensive upgrades.
Which is very much true. The school was hotter than Hell on the day I chose to visit. The auditorium, where a play was being held, was a sweatbox. Large fans, which stay pretty much near the auditorium, were wheeled out.
The three-story structure has many novelties and graceful moments. From gorgeous oak hardwood floors to a two-tiered auditorium to the maze of corridors and stairwells, it will be very sad to watch this school be razed. The new building will definitely be a marked improvement on most fronts; at the very least, the front entryway, with its grand staircase, will be saved and used as the main entrance for the new building.
Ironton High School, 1922-2007.
I posted 41 photographs total to Abandoned. Check them out!
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1. Auditorium
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_319.jpg
The two-level auditorium features original seating and is one of the more unique displays in public schools. They are not crafted in this manner anymore!
2. 'Ol glory
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_439.jpg
3. Kitchen
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_345.jpg
4. Cafeteria
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_902.jpg
The two-level cafeteria was located in the basement.
5. Girl's Locker Room
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_793.jpg
Why do I suddenly feel like Quagmire from Family Guy?
6. 1974 Gymnasium
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_530.jpg
The 1974 gymnasium is more modern and will not be demolished.
7.
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_858.jpg
Natural skylights helped brighten the hallways.
8.
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_250.jpg
Enjoy these last public photographs of the school! Asbestos abatement begins in June, followed by demolition. Photographs and commentary will be provided over the new few months!
Which is very much true. The school was hotter than Hell on the day I chose to visit. The auditorium, where a play was being held, was a sweatbox. Large fans, which stay pretty much near the auditorium, were wheeled out.
The three-story structure has many novelties and graceful moments. From gorgeous oak hardwood floors to a two-tiered auditorium to the maze of corridors and stairwells, it will be very sad to watch this school be razed. The new building will definitely be a marked improvement on most fronts; at the very least, the front entryway, with its grand staircase, will be saved and used as the main entrance for the new building.
Ironton High School, 1922-2007.
I posted 41 photographs total to Abandoned. Check them out!
--
1. Auditorium
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_319.jpg
The two-level auditorium features original seating and is one of the more unique displays in public schools. They are not crafted in this manner anymore!
2. 'Ol glory
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_439.jpg
3. Kitchen
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_345.jpg
4. Cafeteria
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_902.jpg
The two-level cafeteria was located in the basement.
5. Girl's Locker Room
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_793.jpg
Why do I suddenly feel like Quagmire from Family Guy?
6. 1974 Gymnasium
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_530.jpg
The 1974 gymnasium is more modern and will not be demolished.
7.
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_858.jpg
Natural skylights helped brighten the hallways.
8.
http://www.abandonedonline.net/content/20070530/photos/3_209_250.jpg
Enjoy these last public photographs of the school! Asbestos abatement begins in June, followed by demolition. Photographs and commentary will be provided over the new few months!