Christopher Dock High School - Schul Andenken Yearbook (Lansdale, PA)

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Entrance to old farm before improvements by school. The farm estate, which in its renovated form comprises the school plant, was purchased by the Franconia Mennonite Conference in 1952 from Mr. J. Carroll Johnston, of Lansdale, who had virtually transformed the buildings and grounds during his ownership. Present driveway entrance bordered by Norway spruce. Courtesy of MOYER'S HATCI-IERY Quakerstown, R.D. 4543

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The large, three -story, rectangular house was beautified by Mr. I. Carroll Johnston and now serves as the school Administration Building, pictured on the frontispiece. In the first years of the 18th centruy, Jan Lukens, a Dutch settler, purchased a 500-acre tract, east of what has since become Kulpsville. Christopher Dock Mennonite School is situated on forty acres of this historic land. Old spring house which was restored by Mr. Johnston, Courtesy of R. B. SOUDER Real Estate Phone 3-2413 Reliance Road, Souderton, Pa.

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Large barn with adjoining cross barn, before school alterations and additions. In addition to the Administration Building, a remodeled and enlarged bam was planned to provide auditorium, gymnasium, classroom, locker and shower- room facilities, and space for a kitchen and cafeteria to be completed this year. Conrad Grebel Hall, the largest building unit on the school grounds. Courtesy of HERALD BOOK STORE Bibles -Christian Literature -Records 220 Main Street Souderton