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The Perrinsville One Room Schoolhouse, a touch of history in Westland, which was once known as Nankin Township.
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Built in 1856, Perrinsville was the first brick schoolhouse to be built in the area. Click the pic for a LARGER view.
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...not too shabby considering this building is 146 years old. The school is still used for Sunday Bible classes. Click the pic for a LARGER view.
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Here's how the schoolhouse appeared in 1907, as the students lined-up for a photo.
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Here's a group shot taken at the side of the schoolhouse circa 1892.
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A shot of the students posing on the teacher's platform, which was reconstructed from old photos.
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Let's take a peek at the interior of the schoolhouse.
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A reconstucted warning sign above the teacher's platform.
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Looking towards the front of the classroom at 'Old Glory'. The flag has only 45 stars. Click the pic for a LARGER view.
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Under this old portrait of George Washington is a burglar alarm panel.
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A scan of the flyer from the Westland Historical Commission. Click the pic for a LARGER legible view.
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