Student art from 1940s gives glimpse of Manor Borough history
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
A picture of the class of 1943-44 from Manor School. The students painted the five pieces of art that were found in the basement of Hempfield High School.
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
Student artwork from Manor School includes a painting titled Busy Run with a large brown building at the end of a path. A sign and a possible well sit in the foreground.
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
Student artwork from Manor School includes one labeled foundry showing five working men, sparks flying and liquid steel pouring into containers.
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
Student artwork from Manor School includes a school painting showing Manor School with a hill and several houses in the background.
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
Student artwork from Manor School includes a farm picture was identified as Walthour Farm. The house in the picture is still standing, but the land around it was sold for a housing development.
Courtesy of Ed Lasko and Jim Steeley
Student artwork from Manor School includes one labeled subway and showing a train moving on an overpass. Stairs lead up to the top on the left side of the painting.
dan steicher | tribune-review
A side-by-side photo of Manor School. The painting was done during the 1943-44 school year. The photo is what the school looks like today.
