WCA member Michael Connor sent me this cool Woodland Valley history. Here is his message.
"Here’s some great Woodland Valley history, from a brochure for The Woodland School for boys, eight years and up, which was once located at the head of Pantherkill Valley. The School was run by Edward S. Spink and his wife (referred to only as Mrs. Spink). The brochure mentions that many of the School buildings were built in 1913; the date of this publication is unclear. I bought the brochure at a yard sale a few years ago."
Quotes from The Woodland School brochure
“Woodland School (elevation 1500 feet) is situated three miles of good road from Phoenicia, Ulster County, New York, at the head of Pantherkill Valley....The school consists of 314 acres of farm and woodland....The water is taken from the head spring of the Pantherkill, on the School property.”
“The buildings are new, built in 1913....Apples, vegetables and fresh eggs are supplied from the School Farm. A herd of tested Jersey cows furnishes an abundance of milk and cream.”
“The school is non-sectarian. All boys must attend services Sunday morning and evening....Discipline that would prove irksome at home is cheerfully accepted at the school.”
Boys may be admitted from about eight years up. All applicants must be free from tubercular affection.....The annual charge is $1,000, one-half of which is payable on entrance, the balance February 1.”
Edward S. Spink, A.B., was Headmaster. “The home atmosphere is one of the charms of the Woodland School. This is partly due to the constant presence of Mrs. Spink with her motherly interest and ministrations to the interests of all, particularly the younger boys....."
Thanks for sending us this Michael!
