Blind School Restoration Project

Current Plan Presentation and Community Design Idea Meeting December 11, 2008

Restoration Project Status
Phase I Restoration: (In Progress)
Two Dormitory Buildings and Lake Elsie
Completion Goal: July 3, 2009
Phase II Restoration Plan: (Plans Pending)
Administration Building
Surrounding grounds

North Dormitory 4 Double Rooms with Full Baths 20 Single Rooms with 3/4 Baths

South Dormitory

Programs & Presentations Weddings, Receptions and Dances Community Meetings Family Reunions/ Events Concerts, etc. Events Hall Office Space Multiple or single offices available for community businesses Opportunity to attract new business to the area

Concept drawings of the dormitory buildings and surrounding grounds Concept for a lower courtyard and sculpture garden

12 Camp Sites with Power Additional Sites for Tent Camping Historical Tipi Camping Option

One proposal for a biking/walking path around Gary and Lake Elsie

Historical Museum
History of School for the Blind
History of Gary
Deuel County History
Additional Office Space
Other use ideas?
Administration Building: Powerhouse/Boiler Room: Possible Uses Phase II Preliminary Planning Laundry/ Vending Machines Fitness Center Other use ideas?

Campus Naming Contest We are looking for a new name for the blind school campus and need your help! Please submit your suggestions and contact information by mail to Dakota Wind, PO Box 9, Gary, SD 57237 or by e-mail to heidi.nelson@dakwind.com by January 1, 2009. Prizes will be awarded for the best suggestions.

“ Gate City Center”
“ Thousand Oaks”
“ Glenridge”
“ Arbor Preserve”
“ New Horizons Campus”
“ Sleepy Hollow” ”Whispering Pines” ”Whispering Pines Estate Lodging “ “Talking Waters Lodge”
Individual Building Name Suggestions:
“ Woodbury Hall”
“ Herrick Hotel”
“ Grand Lodge”

We are looking for names and contact information for people who may have historical stories about the Former School for the Blind, Gary, and the Deuel County area, to be included in a documentary about the project, or to be included in a collection of personal histories of the people of Deuel County. If you know of someone who would be willing to be a part of this project, please stop by the contact sheet and leave your information.

Blind School Restoration Project

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