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City Hall
Exterior of city hall. The brick building features two sets of double doors, a bell tower, and a tall chimney.
High School
Exterior of the high school. The building features a bell tower, tall chimney, arched doorway and Dutch/Flemish gable. On the surrounding lawn, there is a log pile, seesaw (teeter-totter), and a st...
High School
The high school building erected in 1908. The building features three stories, a bell tower, and a hip roof. A small child stands in front of the building.
High School
1915
View of front and part of left side of the high school. The large brick building features arched windows, a belfry and a flagpole on the roof.
Public School
1931
View from across street of schoolchildren standing and playing on the sidewalk outside the Benton High School.
La Farge Public School
1909
Exterior view of the public school. A large brick building with a bell tower on the roof, arched entrances, and a wooden fence along the side.
