Old Monclova School turns 100

The Monclova Community Center was once the Monclova School. Vacant since the early 1970s, the structure faced demolition in 1997. But a dedicated group of community members saved the building from the wrecking ball. A Centennial Celebration Festival was held at the old school Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 to commemorate the building turning 100. The gathering featured refreshments, crafters, carriage rides, a parade with antique automobiles and tractors, and a silent auction. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo People gather for a centennial celebration at the former Monclova School, which now houses the Monclova Community Center. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of Picks and Sticks, from left, Sherry and Morgan Humecky, Northville, Mich., and Mike and Susan Gleason, Manchester, Mich.... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lolabel Lathrop, Holland, looks over a yearbook during a Centennial Celebration Festival at the former Monclova School. Lathrop was forced ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ragtime Rick Grafing entertains a crowd at the old Post Office during a Centennial Celebration Festival at the former Monclova ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Pat Weimer of Waterville looks over historic photos during a Centennial Celebration Festival at the former Monclova School. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lolabel Lathrop of Holland, finds her picture in a 1948 yearbook during a Centennial Celebration Festival at the former Monclova ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lolabel Lathrop of Holland, left, and her youngest daughter Billie Szczepanski of Archbold look over yearbooks during a Centennial Celebration ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON