In the early
1950s the community of Belleville was rapidly growing. There was a need for a new
elementary school. The members of the Union Township School District made initial
overtures to the State Department of Education for approval to construct a new elementary
school.
Two tracts of
land were purchased. Hunter, Campbell, and Rea of Altoona were hired as the architects. A
building authority was appointed by the School Directors and a bond issue in the amount of
$318,000.00 was issued to cover the cost of the new structure.
The general
contract was awarded to J. M. Young and Sons of Belleville. Ground was broken in April
1957 and the new Belleville Elementary school was ready for the school term
beginning September 3, 1958.
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