postcard. "Washington Irving elementary school from the southwest. Location: 6th St. S. W. between 1st and 2nd Avenues." Commonly known as Irving, the school opened in 1952. In 1957 it was featured among 30 buildings in "Work Place for Learning" by Lawrence B. Perkins, and architect who specialized in schools. In 2008 a flood severely damaged the building and it had to be torn down.
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postcard. "Washington Irving elementary school from the southwest. Location: 6th St. S. W. between 1st and 2nd Avenues." Commonly known as Irving, the school opened in 1952. In 1957 it was featured among 30 buildings in "Work Place for Learning" by Lawrence B. Perkins, and architect who specialized in schools. In 2008 a flood severely damaged the building and it had to be torn down.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 90M0068