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šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ The First Schoolhouse of Waterloo Region šŸ«šŸŒ³

Step back in time at Waterloo's original log schoolhouse – one of Ontario's oldest surviving pioneer schools! Built in 1820 on land donated by Abraham Erb, this historic gem tells the story of early education in Canada. ✨ Historical Journey • 1820: Opened at King & Central Streets šŸ“ • 1842: Moved to Greenbush area (later Kitchener), becoming home to former slave Levi Carroll šŸ‘ØšŸ‘©šŸ‘§šŸ‘¦ • 1894: Preserved in Waterloo Park by visionary community leaders šŸ  Architectural Marvel Crafted in classic Pennsylvania German style, this single-room school features: āœ“ Hand-hewn square logs with unique "V-notch" joints šŸ”Ø āœ“ Weatherproof lime mortar chinking āœ“ Nail-free construction (pure pioneer ingenuity!) šŸ“ø Perfect Photo Spot The rustic wooden walls and historic atmosphere make this a must-see for: #HistoryLovers #ArchitectureBuff #WaterlooExplorers šŸ“ Located in scenic Waterloo Park – combine your visit with a nature stroll! 🌲 #WaterlooHistory #PioneerCanada #KitchenerWaterloo #HistoricSites #CanadianHeritage #LogCabin #ThrowbackThursday

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šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ The First Schoolhouse of Waterloo Region šŸ«šŸŒ³

Step back in time at Waterloo's original log schoolhouse – one of Ontario's oldest surviving pioneer schools! Built in 1820 on land donated by Abraham Erb, this historic gem tells the story of early education in Canada. ✨ Historical Journey • 1820: Opened at King & Central Streets šŸ“ • 1842: Moved to Greenbush area (later Kitchener), becoming home to former slave Levi Carroll šŸ‘ØšŸ‘©šŸ‘§šŸ‘¦ • 1894: Preserved in Waterloo Park by visionary community leaders šŸ  Architectural Marvel Crafted in classic Pennsylvania German style, this single-room school features: āœ“ Hand-hewn square logs with unique "V-notch" joints šŸ”Ø āœ“ Weatherproof lime mortar chinking āœ“ Nail-free construction (pure pioneer ingenuity!) šŸ“ø Perfect Photo Spot The rustic wooden walls and historic atmosphere make this a must-see for: #HistoryLovers #ArchitectureBuff #WaterlooExplorers šŸ“ Located in scenic Waterloo Park – combine your visit with a nature stroll! 🌲 #WaterlooHistory #PioneerCanada #KitchenerWaterloo #HistoricSites #CanadianHeritage #LogCabin #ThrowbackThursday

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