Amherst Steele High School - Amherstonian Yearbook (Amherst, OH)

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. I V 5, M Q3 5 5 Q- le.,,23ln--- 1- Summary of Architecture In providing modern schools for Lorain County, the boards of edu- cation have had in mind that the buildings, grounds and equipment should be adequate to not only the immediate needs of the schools but should be so planned that they will be suited to the needs of the future. Practically all our centralized schools are located on sites of five acres or more. This makes possible a large space for lawn, trees and shrub- bery, as well as adequate space for playground apparatus for the little folks and an athletic field for the high school. Much progress has al- ready been made in beautifying the school grounds and improving the facilities for play. Another characteristic of Lorain County's schools is its auditoriums and gymnasiums. Every school which has been erected within the past five years has provided these rooms and the old buildings have in most cases added them. The combination type of auditorium and gymnasium is in universal use in the county. This is a large room usually 40x60 feet of level floor space. This makes it adapted to the purposes of a gymnasium. However, when a stage is added, and in some cases a balcony, and it is seated with comfortable folding chairs, it serves the purpose of an audi- torium in splendid fashion. All buildings have been erected in strict conformity to the state building code. This means proper light, ventilation, heat, fire protection, sanitary provisions and general construction. Every building is modern in every respect. Practically all are heated by steam and ventilated by a motor driven fan. Every building is provided with a system of electric lights. Another feature of our buildings is that in practically every case pro- vision is made to enlarge the building to take care of future growth with- out interferring with the present structure. It might have been possible to lessen the cost of construction by the use of cheaper material or by the installation of cheaper equipment. The board of education and the people of each community are to be congratulated that they have builded well and permanently. e i ..,, W , c - E l N 'f' will if r T f i. uM ZX l O 'nf l l l .Q is .-- -1 fwenty-Eight

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