Ohio Schools In The Early 1900s May Shock You. They're So Different.
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April Dray
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For some of us, it’s hard to imagine what school was like in the early 1900s. From the curriculum to the school buses, everything was different. The following 16 vintage photos of schools in Ohio in the early 1900s show just how much has changed over the years. (The original captions are included.)
"Community buildings and school. Greenhills, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
"School grounds, Greenhills, Ohio." Taken in October 1939.
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"Library at Greenhills school, Greenhills, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
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"Kindergarten in Greenhills school, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
"First grade in Greenhills school, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
"Manual training class in Greenhills school, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
"Home economics class in Greenhills school, Ohio." Taken in October 1938.
"Six-man football played in high school at Greenhills, Ohio." Taken in October 1939.
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"School buses at consolidated school for Huntington Township, Ross County, Ohio." Taken in October 1940.
"Gallipolis, Ohio. School band playing at Decoration Day ceremonies." Taken in June 1943.
"Gallipolis, Ohio. High school teacher leading band at Decoration Day Ceremony." Taken in June 1943.
"Children's art work in window of school, Jackson, Ohio." Taken in April 1936.
"Highway marker for school zone, Chillicothe, Ohio." Taken in February 1940.
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"Children going home from school, Chillicothe, Ohio." Taken in February 1940.
"Country school near Portsmouth, Ohio." Taken in 1942.
"Washington Court House, Ohio. A schoolboy, who rides to and from school daily on a Greyhound bus, waiting outside the depot." Taken in September 1943.
Did you or anyone in your family attend school during the early 1900s? What do you (or they) remember about it? How has it changed over the years? Share your memories and stories with us in the comments below!
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