SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 2
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- 2123 Milton Avenue, corner Bridge Street, Solvay, NY
- 43.062312, -76.217121
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Solvay Public Library
SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 2
Inscription
SCHOOLHOUSE NO 2LOCATED HERE CA. 1849 ON
PROPERTY OF ROBERT GERE.
WM. TANNER FIRST TRUSTEE.
LATER SITE OF TANNER HOSE
COMPANY FIREHOUSE
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2012
Established around 1849, Schoolhouse No. 2 is thought to be one of the first schoolhouses in the Town of Geddes. Robert Gere donated the land for a school, built it, and maintained the property for several years. William Tanner was designated as the first trustee of the school.
