I've been trying to decide where to file this vintage image, applying lessons learned while watching fictional detectives at work and channeling Hercule Poirot. Finally decided that it probably belongs with material related to McMains School (Union Township No. 3), at one time the most southwesterly rural school district in Lucas County. Wayne County was a mile and a quarter to the south; Clarke, a mile and a half west.
So I'll put it there, but with the caution that my conclusions are tentative.
The photograph came to the Lucas County Historical Society during 1992 from the late Giles Lowe (1910-1997), apparently unidentified since it's noted in related paperwork only as "a rural school."
Giles and several generations of his family lived near and attended McMains School, however, so it seems likely this is where the photo was taken.
Based on the clothing worn by the scholars, I'll date it to the late 1880s or early 1890s. Everyone was dressed in Sunday-go-to-meeting best. Note the flag and, also, what probably was an unabridged dictionary on a stand, obviously a learning tool prized in the district.
If anyone recognizes the image and can either confirm or correct my conclusions, please get in touch.
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