The newspaper clipping shares the story of the Dexter Community House, also known as the Roundhouse. The Roundhouse was built in 1916 to replace another building that was removed in 1915. Several community members worked together to raise funds through the sale of shares in the new public building. There were 188 names on the original list of shareholders. The building was used for events such as plays, basketball games and tournaments, union church meetings, all-school musicals, and graduations. The building is still used for community events today. In 1975, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Content can be used for the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes in a lesson on the architecture and engineering technology used when constructing the building. Other objects from the Roundhouse can be found in relations. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.009.017 [Clipping, Newspaper]
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