The Old School Museum was originally a one-room schoolhouse built in 1905 and it was used as a school until 1948. The restored Old School Museum, located on the waterfront near the ferry to Saltspring Island, now houses Crofton's historic artifacts and features displays of pioneer and smelter-town life. It also has an interesting section on the Crofton school with photos that trace the growth of a young man through his early school years until he reaches the position of principal at the local school. Note: Buildings of the 1904-1908 era were mining company buildings and all had the roof style displayed in this photo, after 1908 the roof design changed and a new style was adopted.

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