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NewStudio architecture Exterior ornamentation of the building is limited, but includes features more commonly associated with residential styles that were prevalent at the time. The wide front porch, deep overhanging eaves, and Dutch gable roof stand out as being features more typically associated with vernacular residential architecture in the American South. An excerpt from the 1924 book of plans describes design 3C with the following language: "Serviceable schoolhouses are planned from the inside out. This, however, does not mean that the outside need be unattractive. A building such as here shown presents a pleasing exterior of domestic design characteristics of many southern homes, but not uncommon in other parts of the country." [121 On the interior, the main classroom space includes a somewhat ornate stamped tin ceiling and glass pendant light fixtures that are typical of the era and appear to be original. CONDITION The building appears to retain its original interior layout, though the historic function of some of the basement utility spaces remains ambiguous. The classroom on the main level retains its original tin ceiling and light fixtures. The original wood flooring is intact and in good condition. The original plaster walls appear mostly intact, but have sustained moderate -to -major damage in some areas due to vandalism and water damage (particularly at the chimney) and are clad over with 1970s -era wood paneling at the lower half of the room and along the entire east wall. The upper extents of the east window openings have been infilled and the remaining lower half of the openings contain windows that appear to have been added in the 1950's or later. Photos of the District 6 Schoolhouse in New Sweden indicate that the east wall likely had a row of five much taller windows. This change, along with two replacement doors, appear to be the only significant alterations to what is otherwise a predominantly original exterior. The remaining windows that could be observed appear intact, but a few are missing panes or have sustained minor damage. The condition of many basement level windows could not be observed due to boarding. The floor finish, wall finishes, and fixtures in the toilet rooms do not appear original, although the original walls remain. The cloak rooms and library retain the original wood floors in good condition. The library/office space appears to contain at least some original casework in fair condition. The west stair is mostly intact, but with moderate -to -major damage along the wall adjoining the chimney, where a large hole exists in the roof above. Some treads are damaged/missing along the lower flight. mn 4431 Lake Avenue South, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651.207.5527 newstudioarchitecture.com ny 61 Greenpoint Avenue, Suite 624, Brooklyn, NY 11222. 646.233.0426