Tour an Old-Fashioned Schoolhouse

There is something exciting about seeing old-fashioned one room schoolhouses and this one in Anchorage is no exception. Built in 1915, it was attended by children of all ages and was the only source of education for the city for decades. In 1965 the Pioneer School House was relocated to a 1-acre plot of land on 3rd Avenue in Anchorage. At the time, the city intended to bring numerous old buildings to the area and renovate them, making the area a popular tourist attraction. Throughout the years the schoolhouse has been the site of numerous arbor day ceremonies, tours by women's clubs, and ceremonies for city officials. The building is now used as a community center and can be rented by groups in the Anchorage community. Most commonly, the building is used as the meeting location for the Anchorage Garden Club and the Anchorage Woman's Club. Also featured at the location are dance class lessons, bringing in an entirely new generation of students for a whole new purpose. In 1980 the building was added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Touring the building is free, but it is not always open. If you are interested in seeing the first school in Anchorage, call ahead to find out the times and hours the building will be open during your trip to Anchorage.