Littleton's First School

Pen and ink Log cabin building with fence and farm in foreground entitled "Littleton's First School." By Max Smith, 1977

Littleton's First School
Max Smith
c.1977
Pen and ink on paper
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee

Featured in Littleton calendar 1978, entitled "Littleton's First School." The log building is located on the Museum grounds. Artists in the area were asked to submit works of their art for not more than $25.00. If chosen, they would appear in the City's 1978 calendar. Please note the location of the schoolhouse is shown on the 1890's farm, near the present day blacksmith shop. The schoolhouse was later moved to the museum's 1860's farm, close to the lake.

The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.

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Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum