[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1753-E1754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO THE HALFWAY SCHOOLHOUSE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this coming Saturday, September 28, 1996, in 
Eastpointe, MI, a historical marker honoring the Halfway Schoolhouse 
will be formally dedicated.
  The Halfway Schoolhouse was built in 1872 and served the community 
until 1921. At that time it was located in the village of Halfway, 
midway between Mount Clemens and Detroit. When the school closed in 
1921, it was moved and used as a warehouse. The East Detroit Historical 
Society acquired the school in 1984, returning it to within 100 feet of 
its original site and restoring its 19th century appearance. The 
contributions of the members of the historical society are numerous and 
they deserve our gratitude for their hard work and dedication to 
preserve this beautiful Victorian building for future generations.

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  It has been 124 years since this school first opened its doors to 
this community but many values remain the same. The people were hard 
working, family oriented and aware of the importance of education. This 
school brought hope for a better way of life. It opened doors within 
the minds of the young people and inspired future leaders. Today, the 
school is once again servicing the needs of the community. Children who 
visit leave with a sense of the past and a feeling of pride and 
belonging in their community.
  I commend the members of the East Detroit Historical Society for 
their role in preserving this treasure. The Halfway Schoolhouse will be 
formally recognized as a Michigan historic site with the dedication of 
this marker. The citizens of Eastpointe should feel pride in knowing 
that they have reclaimed something precious that will now be a living 
memorial.

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