Demolition Begins on Tisbury School Renovation Project

Exterior of the demolition site, former location of the gym.
Exterior of the demolition site, former location of the gym.
Ray Ewing
Exterior of the demolition site, former location of the gym.
Exterior of the demolition site, former location of the gym.
Ray Ewing
Workers reposition heavy machinery outside the school.
Workers reposition heavy machinery outside the school.
Ray Ewing
Workers reposition heavy machinery outside the school.
Workers reposition heavy machinery outside the school.
Ray Ewing
Piles of debris are organized in the demolition areas.
Piles of debris are organized in the demolition areas.
Ray Ewing
Piles of debris are organized in the demolition areas.
Piles of debris are organized in the demolition areas.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Mike Watts, Amy Houghton, Steve Brenner, Michael Owen
From left, Mike Watts, Amy Houghton, Steve Brenner and Michael Owen.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Mike Watts, Amy Houghton, Steve Brenner, Michael Owen
From left, Mike Watts, Amy Houghton, Steve Brenner and Michael Owen.
Ray Ewing
Looking down the main second floor hallway.
Looking down the main second floor hallway.
Ray Ewing
Looking down the main second floor hallway.
Looking down the main second floor hallway.
Ray Ewing
Various materials are stripped and organized before the real demolition begins on the second floor.
Various materials are stripped and organized before the real demolition begins on the second floor.
Ray Ewing
Various materials are stripped and organized before the real demolition begins on the second floor.
Various materials are stripped and organized before the real demolition begins on the second floor.
Ray Ewing
Possible contact with dangerous materials means every safety precaution is taken.
Possible contact with dangerous materials means every safety precaution is taken.
Ray Ewing
Possible contact with dangerous materials means every safety precaution is taken.
Possible contact with dangerous materials means every safety precaution is taken.
Ray Ewing
Recessed lighting fixtures remain after drop-ceiling is removed.
Recessed lighting fixtures remain after drop-ceiling is removed.
Ray Ewing
Recessed lighting fixtures remain after drop-ceiling is removed.
Recessed lighting fixtures remain after drop-ceiling is removed.
Ray Ewing
Bright red tape is used everywhere to guide demolition efforts.
Bright red tape is used everywhere to guide demolition efforts.
Ray Ewing
Bright red tape is used everywhere to guide demolition efforts.
Bright red tape is used everywhere to guide demolition efforts.
Ray Ewing
Steve Brenner discusses various stages of the demolition.
Steve Brenner discusses various stages of the demolition.
Ray Ewing
Steve Brenner discusses various stages of the demolition.
Steve Brenner discusses various stages of the demolition.
Ray Ewing
Certain vestiges of years of education persist.
Certain vestiges of years of education persist.
Ray Ewing
Certain vestiges of years of education persist.
Certain vestiges of years of education persist.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Amy Houghton, Mike Watts remark on the sorry state of the warped wooden floorboards.
Amy Houghton and Mike Watts remark on the sorry state of the warped wooden floorboards.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Amy Houghton, Mike Watts remark on the sorry state of the warped wooden floorboards.
Amy Houghton and Mike Watts remark on the sorry state of the warped wooden floorboards.
Ray Ewing
A view of the former playground and recess field from the second floor.
A view of the former playground and recess field from the second floor.
Ray Ewing
A view of the former playground and recess field from the second floor.
A view of the former playground and recess field from the second floor.
Ray Ewing
The third floor has been completely stripped with concrete and drywall rubble covering the floor.
The third floor has been completely stripped with concrete and drywall rubble covering the floor.
Ray Ewing
The third floor has been completely stripped with concrete and drywall rubble covering the floor.
The third floor has been completely stripped with concrete and drywall rubble covering the floor.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Steve Brenner, Amy Houghton, Michael Owen discuss progress and possibilities on the third floor.
Steve Brenner, Amy Houghton and Michael Owen discuss progress and possibilities on the third floor.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Steve Brenner, Amy Houghton, Michael Owen discuss progress and possibilities on the third floor.
Steve Brenner, Amy Houghton and Michael Owen discuss progress and possibilities on the third floor.
Ray Ewing
Demolition workers are clearing areas of the third floor.
Demolition workers are clearing areas of the third floor.
Ray Ewing
Demolition workers are clearing areas of the third floor.
Demolition workers are clearing areas of the third floor.
Ray Ewing
Some old student signatures.
Some old student signatures.
Ray Ewing
Some old student signatures.
Some old student signatures.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Exterior of the demolition site, former location of the gym.
Workers reposition heavy machinery outside the school.
Piles of debris are organized in the demolition areas.
[l-r] Mike Watts, Amy Houghton, Steve Brenner, Michael Owen
Looking down the main second floor hallway.
Various materials are stripped and organized before the real demolition begins on the second floor.
Possible contact with dangerous materials means every safety precaution is taken.
Recessed lighting fixtures remain after drop-ceiling is removed.
Bright red tape is used everywhere to guide demolition efforts.
Steve Brenner discusses various stages of the demolition.
Certain vestiges of years of education persist.
[l-r] Amy Houghton, Mike Watts remark on the sorry state of the warped wooden floorboards.
A view of the former playground and recess field from the second floor.
The third floor has been completely stripped with concrete and drywall rubble covering the floor.
[l-r] Steve Brenner, Amy Houghton, Michael Owen discuss progress and possibilities on the third floor.
Demolition workers are clearing areas of the third floor.
Some old student signatures.

Demolition inside the Tisbury School has cleared away nearly a century’s worth of accumulated renovations, revealing the original interior of a town landmark built during the depths of the Great Depression.