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| The 1939 Arcola School - 2019. |
Along with visiting the Sterling Annex School recently, I checked up on the 1939 Arcola School. There hasn't been any news articles about since the last time I checked on it. Everything seems to remain in fairly good condition.
The grass is still mown regularly. Most of the eaves look to be in very good condition. There are some sections that have wood rot (caused from a now-removed gutter downspout) and flaking paint. Just a couple of signs of decay. The roof looks fine. All the windows are covered and the school is locked up tight from intruders or Mother Nature.
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| Front of Arcola School |
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| Looking to the right of the entrance. |
There is only one area that visually reflects its abandonment -- the northern side. A fenced-off area is full of overgrown plants. Ivy climbs along the building's eave. Other than the fence being there, I don't understand why this area has been allowed to grow like this. [This area was also present when I visited in 2017].
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| Arcola School along its northern side. |
Behind the school, the grounds' conditions range from excellent to needs some work.
Grass is starting to grow in the cracks in the pavement at the tennis court. Still usable though.
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| Arcola Tennis Court |
The basketball court has a pile of mulch sitting on one half of the asphalt. It would be fun to shoot baskets from the top of it.
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| Arcola Basketball Court |
The playground is starting to get grassy. Still could play on it.
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| Arcola Playground |
The baseball field - excellent condition. It looks regularly taken care of and used. Batter up!
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| Arcola Baseball Field |
There was also a wooden pavilion and soccer field. The pavilion looked surrounded by high grass-- might rethink planning a picnic there. Soccer field looked alright, nothing too memorable to photograph though.
The Three Schools of Arcola (2011)
Arcola School - 2017 Update
