Saturday, October 4, 2008

Construction began in 1957



The construction began with a deadline for September 1st, 1958.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry I missed the 50 year anniversary. Fact is, I didn't hear about it until yesterday (11/22) while at a baby shower, while talking to a retired Thornhill teacher.

As it was, I also went to Thornhill School when it opened in 1958 and started as a fifth grader. When the new school opened we who lived nearer to Thornhill, ceased our allegiance to Montclair Elementary for Thornhill.

Another interesting fact, my father (Jens Hansen) was the architect who helped to design the school.

Elin Hansen
Oakland, CA