Alpine in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Old Red Schoolhouse 1899-1965
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. The Old Red Schoolhouse 1899-1965 Marker
Inscription.
The Old Red Schoolhouse 1899-1965. . Construction on the old red schoolhouse started in the spring of 1899 and was completed in 1901 at a cost of $3,789.12. In 1882 school trustees petitioned Alpine City to purchase the land to build the schoolhouse and paid $5.00 for it. Sand for mortar came from Whitby’s sand pit; L.L. Clark made adobes; and Fred Clark hauled them to the site. Brick was purchased in Provo for $6.00 per thousand, delivered. The 30 ft. by 60 ft. redbrick building had four large rooms, two on the ground floor and two on the top floor. A stairway with oak banister, was on the south side. In the southwest corner upstairs was an office. A coal furnace provided steam heat. , These words, “18 Alpine Public School 99″, were inscribed on the wall above the arch entrance. The outside front steps were of red sandstone with a cement apron. A large bell in the belfry rang at 8:30 signaling school would start in thirty minutes. October 23, 1899, this schoolhouse opened. Mary (May) E. Whitby was the first teacher and taught four classes with a total of sixty-four pupils. When eight grades were formed with two grades in each room, one teacher taught both grades. Pupils sat at old-fashioned desks. , In the 1930's the seventh and eighth grades were bussed to American Fork. Later a kindergarten class was started. April 22, 1968, a wrecking crew started to demolish this historical landmark. , The Alpine gymnasium was built in 1923-24 about twenty feet east of the old schoolhouse, costing $13,767.00. School lunches were served on its stage. Over the years the community enjoyed school, athletic, cultural and social events. These buildings hold cherished memories for many generations of Alpiners.
Construction on the old red schoolhouse started in the spring of 1899 and was completed in 1901 at a cost of $3,789.12. In 1882 school trustees petitioned Alpine City to purchase the land to build the schoolhouse and paid $5.00 for it. Sand for mortar came from Whitby’s sand pit; L.L. Clark made adobes; and Fred Clark hauled them to the site. Brick was purchased in Provo for $6.00 per thousand, delivered. The 30 ft. by 60 ft. redbrick building had four large rooms, two on the ground floor and two on the top floor. A stairway with oak banister, was on the south side. In the southwest corner upstairs was an office. A coal furnace provided steam heat.
These words, “18 Alpine Public School 99″, were inscribed on the wall above the arch entrance. The outside front steps were of red sandstone with a cement apron. A large bell in the belfry rang at 8:30 signaling school would start in thirty minutes. October 23, 1899, this schoolhouse opened. Mary (May) E. Whitby was the first teacher and taught four classes with a total of sixty-four pupils. When eight grades were formed with two grades in each room, one teacher taught both grades. Pupils sat at old-fashioned desks.
In the 1930's the seventh and eighth grades were bussed to American Fork. Later a kindergarten class was started. April 22, 1968, a wrecking
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crew started to demolish this historical landmark.
The Alpine gymnasium was built in 1923-24 about twenty feet east of the old schoolhouse, costing $13,767.00. School lunches were served on its stage. Over the years the community enjoyed school, athletic, cultural and social events. These buildings hold cherished memories for many generations of Alpiners.
Erected 1993 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers (Mountainville Camp). (Marker Number 464.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1968.
Location. 40° 27.372′ N, 111° 46.526′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker can be reached from 200 North Street west of North 200 East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 N 200 E St, Alpine UT 84004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Under the marker is a replica model of the schoolhouse
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
4. The Old Red Schoolhouse 1899-1965 Marker
On the back of the marker, this lists those who taught at the school.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.