St. Clair County Schools




St. Clair County Schools

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THE APPLETON CITY ACADEMY

Condensed history from Appleton City Centennial Book 1870-1970

The Appleton City Academy was established in the year 1888. G. A. and Louis Theilman were successful teachers who builta private school in Appleton City. When it opened 47 students were enrolled. Attendance increased until at the end of the first yearr the north wing of the old frame building had to be enlarged to twice its capacity.
The second year it
was necessary to build an addition on the east side of the main building.
After the third
year a separate building for drill hall and verious school purposes was built.

In 1908-1909 a new brick building with a basement and two stories was erected. The academy was closed in 1914.

Submitted by: Mary Zeiler

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