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John Wesley Philips, Rhoda Rockwood's father, who was instrumental in building the Gore Creek School in 1886 (circa). Rhoda attended the school which met for only three months, in the summer. She crossed three creeks to get there. There is a dog at the right side of the photo. For more information see Simonton, June. Vail: Story of a Colorado Mountain Valley, p.38.
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First school house on Gore Creek, built between 1886 and 1888. Outhouse at right of school building. Photo taken about 1907. Rhoda Rockwood's father, John Wesley Phillips, framed the building and then went to the County school board for help to complete the project. The County provided roofing, doors and window. Bill Webb, a school board member, helped with the construction, as did other people moving into the valley. --Rhoda Rockwood
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Richard and Elvira Rockwood Hammer at the 1992 Red Cliff Union High School reunion. The dinner was held in the high school auditorium.
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Students in formal attire, lined up for an 8th grade graduation photograph at Red Cliff School. From left: Warren Anderson, Geneva Durbin, Mary Herrera, Elvira Rockwood, Miss Olson, Joy Marfitano, Ilene Taylor, Hugh Wilson, John ?, Blanche Tippett, Herman Bergman.