Throwback: One-room school east of Tucson in 1956
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Rick Wiley
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The one-room Redington School had 10 students in seven grades in 1956, but no gas, electricity or running water. But it did have indoor pit toilets.
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The one-room classroom and the 10-member student body at Redington School, along the San Pedro River east of Tucson, in February, 1956. The out house in background was replaced by indoor "pit" toilets. The building dates to 1907. Tucson Citizen
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One of the students rides a saddle horse to school and tethers it to a tree behind Redington School, along the San Pedro River east of Tucson, in February, 1956. Some kids traveled 24 miles to school. Tucson Citizen
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Girls play around while waiting for a drink at the only water tap at Redington School, along the San Pedro River east of Tucson, in February, 1956. The open well had a high bacteria level, according to health inspectors. Tucson Citizen
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Shadow of a windmill and the single "modern" car at Redington School, along the San Pedro River east of Tucson, in February, 1956. The windmill powers the pump that provides well water for the school. Tucson Citizen
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A student reads for the class at Redington School east of Tucson, in February, 1956. The San Pedro River valley stretches into the distance outside. Tucson Citizen
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Grace Wittwer teaches the 10 pupils in seven grade levels at Redington School, along the San Pedro River east of Tucson, in February, 1956. Valentine's Day decorations hang from the ceiling. There was no electricity, but a wood-burning stove kept things warm. Tucson Citizen
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