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Never a wasted trip
A couple of weeks ago, I arrived in Viola for a tour of the old school, which should soon be the home for the Stone City Art Institute and would be hosting Viola's RAGBRAI stop. A mixup with our contact left us without inside access, so instead I wandered the grounds, which were still plenty interesting. Check out
Steve Gravelle's story on the future plans for the historic school.
Old desks sit outside the former Viola Elementary school building, which closed in 1998 and now belongs to the Stone City Art Foundation. Photographed Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Vines climb a fire escape at the former Viola Elementary school building, which closed in 1998 and now belongs to the Stone City Art Foundation. Photographed Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
A stone sign for the Viola Elementary school building is partially obscured by plywood. The school closed in 1998 and now belongs to the Stone City Art Foundation. Photographed Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Queen Anne's Lace grows at the former Viola Elementary school building on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
Playground conduct rules are posted at the former Viola Elementary school building, which closed in 1998 and now belongs to the Stone City Art Foundation. Photographed Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
A basketball hoop remains standing at the former Viola Elementary school building, which closed in 1998 and now belongs to the Stone City Art Foundation. Photographed Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)
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