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Historic Renovation
Dating
from 1890, the Old Schoolhouse is one of the few historic
non-residential buildings in Great Falls. In 1972 a new school
was built nearby, and the old schoolhouse building served
as a residence, Grange Hall, realty office, bank, and post
office until it was threatened with destruction in 1981. Local
citizens rallied and formed Great Falls Heritage, Inc. to
save the building, restoring it to its nineteenth century
appearance. Reopening in 1986, the building is now used for
community meetings, classes, and recitals. The building won
an Honor Award from Fairfax County.
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