Classical High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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vxavin-xnsuQ4-sn-Qui. THE BLUE AND W -su -sum-usnsn vsuxnsnsu -uns.vxnwx.1541-Qnvsnvgvin-i4uQ.ss--Q4241-vsanvxuq This was the only way to get to school if you did not wish to walk, or did not have a horse of your own. If you wished to arrive on time, it was safer to walk. THE HIGH SCHOOL ON STATE STREET, 1874'1898 A' me ,f X559 . ogwfef. K TOMMY M11.x.ER's LUNCH . . . This building was on the present site of the Eire and Marine Insurance Company. Many of the students from the High School, pictured above, hiked down here an recess for food and refreshment. GEORGE S. PAGE Pap Corn Vender of the QOYS -6.. L l