Sharon High School

Mercer County USGenWeb Project
*Mercer County Genealogy*
*Sharon High School*			*How Sharon High School looked* *when the building was new* *The new Sharon High School in 1924*
Sharon High School, located at South Water Avenue and Ohio Street, photograph from a postcard published shortly after the building was erected, 1904. The building has since been torn down. *Click to enlarge. The Old Order Changeth - - The close of the term of 1924, will witness the passing of the old school building, that has served so long and so well. It was erected in 1904 to meet the ever increasing demand for high school education in Sharon. The construction was under the supervision of a school board composed of David Adams, President; W. Whitehead, Secretary; Alexander McDowell, Treasurer; J. P. Whitla, J. A. McLaughry, and J. E. Harris. The Building cost $69,000, being planned with accommodations for 135 students. Since its opening twenty-one classes have graduated from this school Now with the steady increase in High School attendance the old building passes to make way for the new building that will provide a fitting home for Sharon High. from 1924 Mirror, Sharon High School Yearbook.*
More views of Sharon High School - 1904-1924 Click on the words to enlarge image
	When it was New	Closeup about 1910
Drawing of the Old High School	Woodworking Shop	The Building in 1923