Report of First Ward Citizens' Committee on Enlargement and Improvement of Public School Grounds, Etc: September 25th, 1877 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A 19th‑century civic blueprint for transforming school grounds into living classrooms and community spaces.
This book captures a detailed report from Milwaukee’s First Ward on enlarging and improving public school grounds, linking education, public health, and urban design in a persuasive argument for smarter city planning.
The report argues that generous, well‑kept grounds are essential to student growth, civic virtue, and the welfare of the surrounding neighborhood. It contrasts thriving school environments with cramped spaces and shows how outdoors, gardens, and even small parks can enrich learning, encourage physical activity, and teach practical trades. The text also envisions practical features such as workshops, horticulture plots, and decorative elements that would benefit both students and the wider community.What you’ll learn
- The rationale for expanding school grounds as a public good and a foundation for universal education.
- Specific ideas for using grounds for physical activity, horticulture, and practical crafts.
- How better grounds could become a model for city planning and civic responsibility.
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