Old Frankfort Stone High School, high school in Indiana, United States
Old Frankfort Stone High School is a sandstone school building in Frankfort, Indiana, distinguished by its robust construction and distinctive architectural style. The structure features a large rounded entrance arch, four prominent chimneys on the roof, and a notable four-story tower with a cone-shaped roof, all built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style that stands out when passing by.
The building was constructed in 1892, reflecting Frankfort's growth in the late 19th century as a community investing in educational infrastructure. After a fire damaged it in 1922, it reopened in 1926 and served as a high school until 1962, then as a junior high until 1974, when its use as a school ended.
The building is locally known as Old Stoney and holds deep meaning for residents as a place where many generations studied and grew up. People share stories about their time there, making it a symbol of community pride and connection to the town's educational roots.
The building sits in a central location within the town and is easy to reach on foot, with mature trees nearby and open space giving the area a calm, settled feel. The second floor has housed the Clinton County Historical Society and Museum since 1980, where visitors can explore local history through displayed photographs and artifacts.
The building's tower with its distinctive cone-shaped roof serves as a local landmark guiding people through town and marking the past. Architects Pierce and Morgan along with J. Paden created a Richardsonian Romanesque design with rounded arches and decorative stonework that was typical for important public buildings of the late 1800s.
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