Longtime Jarrell ISD residents disappointed over 1916 Building demo

New plan to rebuild discussed at meeting

 

  • Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
    Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
  • JISD plans to duplicate 1916's exterior in a new structure
    JISD plans to duplicate 1916's exterior in a new structure
  • The old date plaque salvaged from the 1916 Building
    The old date plaque salvaged from the 1916 Building

    Jarrell residents had seen a bright future for JISD’s 1916 Building when voters approved a bond in May 2021. 

    The bond included $4.9 million to upgrade the original school building into district and community office space, giving new life to the much-loved old structure.

    But the building is now rubble — dismantled in late November — and some residents say they doubt the building was beyond savi…