Niles High School - Tattler Yearbook (Niles, MI)

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Foreipord Dedication Tdlller Staff Scenic Section Relmsn en [Administration] Captains [Seniors] mates [Juniors] Qobs [Sophomores] Buried Treasures [Activities] Combats [Athletics] Slou;au;aqs [Junior High] Off Datq [Features] ' o 1930 '

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-4 THE TATTLER o. I There are many spots of extraordinary scenic beauty in and I about Niles. The natural beauty of the St. Joseph river and its abun- | dance of beautiful trees make Southwestern Michigan a place of un- I usual loveliness. j At the top of the first page is a view of the south facade of the ! Xiles High School building. I Below this appears the large boulder which marks the site of | historic Fort St. Joseph. This spot is of especial interest historically, j because it was once the scene of colorful encounters between the ( Miami Indians and the soldiers of four European nations. The fort | was at various times in the possession of Spain. France, England, be- | fore being within the territory of the United States. Several vears [ ago, the Women ' s Progressive League erected this lioulder to com- | memorate the romantic history of Fort St. Joseph. ( Looking north from Main Street bridge, a scene of great charm I is unfolded. In the distance the span of the railroad trestle is visible. I The view south from Broadway bridge reveals the north end I of Island Park. The luxuriant foliage of many trees adds to the I beauty of the river. I Over the page is a view of the Junior High School building, f showing the west facade as it appears from Main Street at Seventh. j Below this is a view of Main Street bridge. This graceful struc- I ture spans the St. Joseph river at a point where a ford, used long ! ago by the Indians, was located. ! At the top of the next page, there is a view of the west side of ! the Central School building, facing Seventh Street. ! At the bottom of this page, there is another river view. Looking ! southwest from the east banks of the river at a point just south of ! Niles, this scene appears. The still surface of the river reflects in On the next page is a view of Brandywine creek as seen west from the lower river road. every detail the landscape at the water ' s edge. !