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The Library Media Center at Longview Farm Elementary resides in
the former stable area of the of the Show Arena Barn at Historic
Longview Farm. The farm was built in 1914 by Roberta A. Long
of Kansas City. The Show Arena Barn is believed to be the
first building to be completed. |
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| The stall walls and doors were removed and reused in other parts
of the school, but the wooden support posts and loft floor above
remain exposed. One stall, said to be the site of the birth of
the last colt on the farm, was reinstalled and is used for story time
with younger students. |
| The windows on the south wall of the library are unique.
They once were the doors and windows of each horse's stall. |
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| The Library also houses a cast iron saddle rack found in the
stables during renovation. On it is mounted a side-saddle of
the style and period used by Loula Long and her sister Sallie. |
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