Visions
of the Past – The one-room schoolhouse in Deer Park, erected in 1893
on the east side of Deer Park Avenue, between the railroad and the present Lake
Avenue. At that time, School District No. 7 encompassed the present Deer Park
and Wyandanch School Districts (the growing district was divided in 1923). The
schoolroom was 27’x30’ with an 8’x24’ entry and cloakroom. When a new school
was constructed in 1930 (part of the present administration buildings), the old
schoolhouse was moved down Deer Park Avenue for use by SS. Cyril and Methodious
Catholic Church.
Photograph from the historic collections of the
Town of Babylon History Museum, Town of Babylon, NY.