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Post Card No. 5 – West Side School
West Side Public School was built in 1910 on a hill overlooking Link River and Klamath Falls. It would later become known as Riverside Elementary. The school was built on land donated by Rufus Moore – one of the two brothers who also donated land that became Moore Park. A story is told that Moore had intended for the school to be built at the bottom of the hill, near Lake Ewauna. Only after construction was underway did it become widely known the school was being built high on the hill. The site gave the school impressive views from its large windows, but made access difficult for students and teachers alike – particularly in winter months. Riverside Elementary School closed in 2003, and is currently idle.
Post Card No. 5 – West Side School
West Side Public School was built in 1910 on a hill overlooking Link River and Klamath Falls. It would later become known as Riverside Elementary. The school was built on land donated by Rufus Moore – one of the two brothers who also donated land that became Moore Park. A story is told that Moore had intended for the school to be built at the bottom of the hill, near Lake Ewauna. Only after construction was underway did it become widely known the school was being built high on the hill. The site gave the school impressive views from its large windows, but made access difficult for students and teachers alike – particularly in winter months. Riverside Elementary School closed in 2003, and is currently idle.