The building shown here was once an elementary school and my mother actually attended here as a child. It has been used for businesses for quite some time and my very first job was here almost 50 plus years ago. I mowed the lawn, chopped firewood and just about whatever I was told to do. Back when I was working here Legionnaires disease was a huge cause for concern across the country because people were dying and no one knew what caused it? There were all kinds of possible causes tossed about but one of them had my mother in a tizzy. At one point Pigeons in large numbers nesting in attics and stirring up dust were rumored as the cause because there was one confirmed situation where this did happen. So this old school had an attic that was like a welcome center for pigeons and when you were upstairs you could easily hear them in the attic above. So my boss wanted to do some cleanup up there and when I told the family medical expert,{my mother} she about lost her mind and told me I am not to go up there! Well that directive went in one ear and out the other and the next time I worked, the boss ushered me up to the ladder which came down from the ceiling and had to be at least twenty foot long. I was somewhat nervous as I climbed step by step because the pigeons were flying around making their trademark cooing sound. When I got to the top and poked my head up to look around, there was a full size Wolf standing there looking at me. Obviously it was stuffed but it scared the daylights out of me at 12 years old! I never did return to the attic but the boss had a good laugh at my reaction.
Donald Reese Photography 
Great story and photo! Scary about the stuffed wolf and pigeons! Haha! Good you didn’t get Legionnaires Disease!
I see the school was built in the 1890’s. Nice that the building has survived! I went to a beautiful old elementary school on Long Island, built around 1924. There was a suspicious fire in the 1970’s, and then the school was demolished and homes built on the site. I’m glad that this area generally holds onto its history.
I Agree on that!
Mr. Reese:
This is a fantastic picture – and an even better story! I have a feeling both the pigeons and the wolf contributed to the man you are today!
thank you again for bringing joy into my life!
John
Why thank you kind sir.
what a great story! I went to that school too and so did my mother
thanks!
Nice to read your memories. I always think this building looks a bit neglected and worth maintaining.
I read yesterday, that we’re the last generation to remember the world before social media. That is sad indeed and think you would agree!!!
Mary
I would agree 110 percent. When you see how these protestors act against federal agents, there is definitely something seriously askew in their thinking process and social media has a huge hand in that. Self control is out the window and every time I see these idiots shoving a phone in someones face it just drives me crazy! I was watching the news and a guy was Showing his support of the American flag. before you know it some instigator has a bullhorn blasting ear piercing sirens and he has it right beside the guys ear. Its complete disregard for any hint of civility.