In 1894, a wooden school building was moved to Bluff St. (today's 12th St.) from Union St. and named East Hill School. A more solid structure was built a few years later. The name was changed to Joseph G. Wilson Elementary School in 1925. A primary wing was added in 1951. The first public kindergarten in The Dalles was established in 1974 and a kindergarten wing was added in 1988. Joseph G. Wilson was closed as a K-6 school in 1995

Title
In 1894, a wooden school building was moved to Bluff St. (today's 12th St.) from Union St. and named East Hill School. A more solid structure was built a few years later. The name was changed to Joseph G. Wilson Elementary School in 1925. A primary wing was added in 1951. The first public kindergarten in The Dalles was established in 1974 and a kindergarten wing was added in 1988. Joseph G. Wilson was closed as a K-6 school in 1995
Donor
Wasco County Pioneer Association
Work Type
photographic prints
Location
The Dalles >> Wasco County >> Oregon >> United States
Identifier
WCPA 253-6
Rights
In Copyright
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Measurements
4 7/8 x 3 1/2 inches
Set
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Photo Archive
Primary Set
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Photo Archive
Institution
Oregon State University
Note
For questions related to the content found in this collection, please contact the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center: http://www.gorgediscovery.org/contactUs.html
Colour Content
Color