Abandoned Elementary School Hunt

[Ziggy-Grimm]

My buddy recently purchased an old elementary school at auction that was built in the 1960s. Based on research I do know that there was another older school on the property before this one destroyed by fire in 1959, so that's always a good thing! I put in a good solid hunt the other day and found some goodies including: A little pile of clad, 6 wheaties, a couple rings (One sweet sterling silver snake ring pictured below!), and an unexpected older large button. It's my new go to spot & right down the road from my house - I can't wait to hammer it hard!






Current abandoned elementary school:

Previous high school destroyed by fire in 1959:


*Notice that the original wall in front is still there!


PS - Any help with the age/type of button would be appreciated! I'm still learning about them.

HH

-ZiG

 

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[Centsless Detecting]

Thats a really nice looking spot. That snake ring is awesome. What is the plan with the old school? I wouldn't know what id do, but i know id have some fun with it for sure.

 

[Ziggy-Grimm]

Thats a really nice looking spot. That snake ring is awesome. What is the plan with the old school? I wouldn't know what id do, but i know id have some fun with it for sure.

My buddy is currently looking into renovating and converting it into assisted living apartments.

 

[A2coins]

Good finds gotta be there whe. They move the dirt around gotta be loaded with cool stuff

 

[DCMatt]

As a general rule, steel backed buttons are 20th C. Earlier two piece buttons typically had a brass back that wouldn't rust like yours.

 

[MikeRo]

Nice finds! Hard to tell what you may find there! Congrats & Good Luck

 

[texjim]

you have a honey hole for years to come. Cant wait to see what you pull out of there. Search Pennpilot.com and see how far the old school dates back.

 

[beepbleep]

That place will keep you busy for awhile. I'm thinking pizza delivery around 2pm.

 

[l2hunt]

Ziggy, all I can say is you've got yourself one excellent hunting location, dig often and dig deep, keep us posted too HH

 

[Hawks88]

Nice finds. Congrats. I bet lots of students sat on that wall with legs hanging over. That’s where I’d be detecting. Good luck.

 

[SanMan]

It's my new go to spot & right down the road from my house - I can't wait to hammer it hard!

HH

-ZiG

Said the luckiest guy in town,.....


Once in a lifetime spot, and it's right down the street.

 

[Clad2Silver]

That's a really neat ring......

 

[Kray Gelder]

Treasure awaits. Probably some fill dirt, so the old stuff may be deep. Low and slow, dig the whispers. Good luck.

 

[cjoej]

Nice finds. Congrats. I bet lots of students sat on that wall with legs hanging over. That’s where I’d be detecting. Good luck.

That was one of my first thoughts..the wall, hunt the wall....

 

[Trezurehunter]

That place has to be loaded with finds ! Nice little snake ring. Good luck on return trips.

 

[jeff of pa]

Search hard between the Wall & the Grass. Most Likely Many Kids sat on that Wall,
Loosing things in Between

 

[fistfulladirt]

Interesting...you live right down the road and haven’t hit the old school until now? Well, whateva good luck to you!