Williamson School (Williamson, Iowa)
Because Williamson was a mining town many boys left school to work in the mines when they were physically able. Williamson School Superintendent Kridelbaugh developed what became known as the "Kridelbaugh System" where boys would continue to work in the mines and go to school part-time. Several of the boys eventually graduated from the school. The last graduating class from high school was in 1944, and the building continued to house kindergarten through eighth grade until 1959. At that time the school became a part of the Chariton Community School District and became known as Williamson Elementary School. In June 1995 the school was discontinued. The building was sold to the Williamson Historical Society the following year. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The building now houses the Slykhuis Twilight Tea Room.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System – (#98000374)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Mary Jo Polo. "Williamson School". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-08-09. with photos
- ^ "Tearoom". Slykhuis Twilight Tea Room. Retrieved 2016-08-09.