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The Old Noxen School - Community Center & Library
The Noxen School and Community Center, completed in 1897,
was named
to the Federal Registry of Historic places in 2006. Opened as a high school in 1902,
the school closed its doors in 1976,
and the building stood unused until 1999, when community members set up the Schenck
Memorial Library inside. In 2001, Noxen residents officially voted
to save the structure amidst an ongoing restoration program. The Noxen Historical Community Association became involved in
efforts to fully restore the building in 2002. The efforts paid off.
The building is not only a library and community center, but it has also
hosts meetings, dances, reunions, art lessons, and other events.
The facility even served as an evacuation
center in June, 2006 when many Noxen residences were damaged by heavy
rains.
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The Noxen Community
Center in 2001.
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The Library
With over 10,000
books available, the library is increasing its inventory all the time. In addition, the library
also performs other community services, for example the
Clothes Closet, where you can shop for second-hand clothes at great
savings! Hours change seasonally. Be sure to call for more
information.
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