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Old 03-18-2010, 11:37 PM
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Well, completed some research on past schools in my county...This one still stands and is used as a foundry...I will soon make contact with the owners and hopefully get to poke around...The school closed in 1966...Wish me LUCK...

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that looks like a good site!
I noticed a dish on there, the building must of been used recently
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Old 03-18-2010, 11:41 PM
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It is now a business...a Bronze Foundry...they make metal castings, statuary, and the like...

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Actually, I am thinking about making a road trip tomorrow...its only a 30 min drive for me and they will be open for me ask permission...

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Good luck, that site could hold a lot of goodies. Let us know... RickO

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Good luck with your permission ... looks like a great place !!!

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