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A country schoolhouse near Fosston, Minnesota, 1895. In the first years of statehood, school teachers in rural districts had to "board around" with local families.
Rural one-room schoolhouse, students, and teacher, ca. 1910. Photograph by John Runk.
The front side of the exterior of Schott Barn. Photographed on April 14, 2014, by Craig Voth.
The rear side of the exterior of Schott Barn. Photographed on April 14, 2014, by Craig Voth.
The interior of Schott Barn. Photographed on May 26, 2014, by Craig Voth.
Steps inside Schott Barn, c.1985.
A trough inside Schott Barn, c.1985.
A windmill near Schott Barn, c.1985.
Schott Barn with its roof intact, c.1985.
Schubert Club Board, c.1910.