Monnier Elementary School
Monnier Elementary School
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View of the gymnasium/auditorium and stage area from the second-floor. Severe water damage to the wood-framed partition wall between the bleachers and main corridor is visible left of the stage.
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South elevation, with kindergarten bay window visible on the right side.
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North elevation viewed from the school's asphalt track. The blank facade on the right of the image is where a 1973 addition once connected to the original building. The addition was demolished in 1991 or 92, according to Sanborn maps.
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Monnier's original building included 28 rooms and a large gym/auditorium.
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The main school entrance, as well as the entrance to the gym/auditorium, is located on a single-loaded corridor which extends toward Ward St. on the west side of the building.
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The gym/auditorium area features unique raised bleachers on three sides of the space, and large arched windows, suggesting a small stadium or arena.
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A view from stage. Pic from Aug 2023
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A typical classroom showing finishes in relatively good condition. Pic from Aug 2023
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Windows have been scrapped throughout the building. Pic from Aug 2023.
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A look at this corridor shows the level of decay due to water damage. Pic from Aug 2023
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Severe water damage can be seen on hard wood floors in 2023. Picture from Aug 2023
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First floor corridor in August 2023. Picture from Aug 2023
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Picture from Aug 2023
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The unique gymnasium has elevated stadium-style bleachers forming a horseshoe around three sides of the space, and a stage on the fourth side. The gym also features large semicircular windows. Picture from Aug 2023.
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Surrounded by a death fence in April 2024
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April 2024
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April 2024