Ford Schoolhouse preservation work continues

Ford Schoolhouse after tree removal
Ford Schoolhouse after tree removal

This past week, a Forest Service fire crew removed a number of trees posing a threat to the historic Ford Schoolhouse. According to Forest Service Archeologist Ryan Powell, a Youth Conservation Corps crew will do further clearing at the site in July. In September, the Forest Service historic preservation team out of Missoula plans to reinstall the windows that have been stripped of their lead-based paint, do further foundation work, and replace the existing metal roof with a shake roof. The schoolhouse was originally constructed in 1917-1918.

Ford Schoolhouse tree removal - fire crew at work
Ford Schoolhouse tree removal – fire crew at work
Ford Schoolhouse tree removal - brush pile
Ford Schoolhouse tree removal – brush pile

 

Ford Schoolhouse tree removal - wood stack
Ford Schoolhouse tree removal – wood stack