The Historic School at Gay
(Photo: Some of the historic looms used by Gay Industries to make rag rugs, etc.) The first school in Gay was built in 1902 to meet the needs of the families working at the mills. It became overcrowded and a new, six room, two story building was built in 1927. It served students from grades one through 10. Students attending school past grade 10 went to Calumet. The school was a center of community life until the mills closed in 1932. By 1959 only 25 students attended the school, and it was closed in 1961. ![]() (Photo: Our 1907 Jewell motor car and a carriage are also on display.)
Hours & Admission- The 2023 opening date is expected to be Saturday, June 17th. Normal hours are 1 - 4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when a docent is available, and by appointment (616-485-0086) or (906 296-0437). There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated. Location- The Gay School is located at the intersection of Lake Street and the Gay Road in the town of Gay, Michigan, about 12 miles south of Mohawk, Michigan via the Gay-Mohawk Road. GPS:N 47 13.645 W 88 09.764, Decimal Degrees:47.227417, -88.162733 Related Links- |
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