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November 15, 2013
Dear Neighbor,
The Diamond Rock Octagonal Schoolhouse, located on the corner of Diamond Rock Hill and Yellow Springs Road, Tredyffrin
Township, is an historical landmark in Chester
County. It was built and funded by local residents in 1818 and was the first “free” or public school in the area.
When the school closed in 1864, the building fell into disrepair and in 1909 was restored by interested neighbors.
By 1918 an association of trustees was formed to
maintain and preserve the building and property and to make the schoolhouse
available to the public. For more than one hundred years stewardship of the historic
building has been carried out by volunteers, members, and trustees of the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse
Preservation Association.
The Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Preservation Association relies
solely on donations from visitors and members. Currently the building is faced with the need for
stucco repair to the exterior walls. The association received and accepted a proposal
from de Gruchy Masonry Restoration, specializing in landmark conservation,
at a cost of nearly $9,000 with work to begin in the spring of 2014. Because our annual income is less than $1,000,
we are appealing to our neighbors, members,
and local residents
for financial help with the project. Your gift towards the wall repair will ensure the continued public enjoyment and the
future of our historic
octagonal schoolhouse.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Susanna M .Baum
Board of Trustees, president
610 296-0832
Board of Trustees
Tammy Dempsey
Jean Harlow
Pat Howse
Kristen Kirk-Mayock
Sheila McFadden
Jean Sauer
Barry Shellington
$1,000 will fund 1 wall
$500 will fund ½ a wall
$250 will
fund ¼ a wall
$10, $15, $25, $50, $100 will make a difference
Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Preservation Association is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization
Donations may be tax-deductible
Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Preservation
Association
P.O. Box 384 Paoli, PA 19301
www.diamondrockschool.org