![]() ![]() The Mother of Sorrows Parish was established, and with it, the opening of Mother of Sorrows School, founded by principal Miss Mary Cox. While the building can’t speak for itself, all we can do is look into what once was, and do all we can to preserve its history.Īshtabula’s population grew rapidly through the years leading up to 1890, when it was eventually decided that more space was necessary. This building lived one incredible life, and the stories it may be able to tell could be equally so. ![]() ABANDONED SCHOOL WINDOWSFloors collect dust, while loose windows rattle in the blowing winds – but Saint John has a deeper history, buried beneath the clutter that so many seem to glance past. While Saint John may now sit abandoned and quiet, many still know it well as the original school – including Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer, who grew up in Ashtabula. ABANDONED SCHOOL FULLFor a full list of the photography gear that I use, check out the very bottom of this post! Warped floors inside the gym Other photos in this article were captured with the Sony a7s I don’t use an a7s anymore, though they are amazing! I currently use the a7riii. You can check them out here: Theta SC – Theta V – It’s unclear what name the school may have held from 1877 – 1890 NOTE: The 360 photos you will see below were all captured with the Theta, which is an amazing and well-priced, easy to use little piece of equipment. The building was formerly known simply as the Station Avenue school, holding class for elementary students from 1890-1952. Saint John High School was opened initially as an elementary school 139 years ago in the year 1877, by the oldest parish in Ashtabula County – Saint Joseph Parish, which was also originally opened as an elementary school in 1865 however, the school’s opening was years before it would become Saint John. ![]()
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