Many Correct Guesses in Phoenixville Then and Now

The last photo from Then and Now from Patch readers, and a ton of you chimed in with the correct answer. 

The whole list of those who guessed correctly is as follows, in order of response time: 

• Matt Fink 
• Bob New
• Brad Gubanich 
• Margie Wallace 
• PHANTOM 
• PVilleRes
• Nancy Jameson 
• Mark Chester 
• Peter C. Brown
• Ed Villanova 
• David B. Meadows 

All correctly guessed that the photo depicted the site of the former Church Street Elementary School in the 100 block. Here's the scoop from : 

Church Street Elementary School was constructed in 1860 at a cost of $9,568.38 thanks to the efforts of John Griffen, who was president of the school board at the time. The photograph was taken circa 1890. In 1959 the school closed and the building was purchased by the Phoenix Hose Hook and Ladder No.1. 

In 1961 the building was remodeled by the Phoenix Hose Hook and Ladder No.1. The second story was removed as were the interior walls. Today the Church Street building is the Social Hall annex to the Fire Company.

Click through photos to see the building at different times, thanks to submissions by David B. Meadows.

Come back next Monday morning for a brand new old picture for you to guess.