Horace Mann School opened in 1930 on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and Harvest Lane. During construction the school went by the name Wamsher School, as noted in the architectural drawing.
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Stranahan Elementary School- Haunted Chamber: 1980-1984
Wayne School
1702 Wayne Street
Wayne School was built in 1891 and was located on the north side of Wayne Street at Western Avenue, in the Old South End Area. Currently a vacant lot.
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Built in 1955 on twenty acres which were the gift of Robert Allen Stranahan. Architects McLaughlin and Keil. Opened in Fall of 1956.
The building has four wings constructed perpendicular to the main building, which contains the gymnasium, lunchroom, kitchen, library, and offices. Outside there is a playground, amphitheater, and multiple baseball diamonds. The school borders Wildwood Metropark.
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