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The Belfry

10/25/2017

The Belfry is part of the signature appearance of the building and is from the original construction of the building. It no longer houses the original school bell, but is still frequented by bats. The structure is still sturdy but the roof and railings need to be replaced, and the structure is in bad need of re-painting. Because of the slate roof on the building, this work would be easiest to properly complete at the same time as the slate roofing is replaced. This summer the railings were replaced and the interior restored and painted. A replacement bell has been obtained and will be installed.

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Renovation Progress

10/19/2017

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Much work has been done to the Little Red School House since the beginning of our renovation process.

Completed projects include:

Clean up of site
Replacement of interior/exterior doors
Restored of original front door
Removal of Raccoons from attic
Removal of attic insulation
New wiring electrical service upgraded, panel replaced, and new interior lighting
New attic insulation
New furnace
Repair plumbing
Repair floor joists
Temporary roof repairs
New soffit fascia boards
Clean and sand hardwood floors
Replace gutter and downspouts
Rebuild chimney/repoint critical mortar problems

There is still much to be done, but progress is good.

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Our Mission

The mission of Berea Little Red School House Foundation is to preserve and restore the Berea District 7 Schoolhouse, an historical site and on the National Register of Historic Places, and to provide a facility in service to the community and perform other civic functions to improve our quality of life with emphasis on education in the arts.

Berea Little Red School House Foundation, Inc.

323 East Bagley Road
P.O. Box 124
Berea, OH 44017

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