Originally published Oct. 19, 1917. Courtesy William Schwab.

Lehighton's new, handsome and commodious Public High School Building is gradually nearing completion and the contractor will soon be ready to hand over the keys to the Board of Education. No town in the state can boast of a more handsome building and the boys and girls of Lehighton can be proud of this fact. With class rooms well-lighted, furniture and furnishing brand-new, and with the enjoyment of all modern conveniences, they will have an incentive to enter upon their studies with fresh vim and vigor.The building has 132 feet, 8 inches frontage and a depth of 123 feet, 1 inch, and is constructed of Leishaultsville granite, with trimmings of imitation Indiana limestone, made of concrete. The main approach is of concrete construction, and occupies an area of 33 by 57 feet, with additional approaches on either side. The front of the building is Grecian gothic in design, with just enough ornamental work to give it an imposing appearance. On either side of the front is a large stone panel, bearing these inscriptions, "Education Is the Cornerstone of Success" and "Knowledge is the Key of Freedom."There are five entrances to the building, three front and two at the rear, all leading to fireproof stairways, the steps of which are laid with slate treads. Encircling the interior of the building on the basement, first and second floors are 6-foot corridors, by which entrance is gained to the various rooms.Ed. J. Scholl is the architect and Andrew J. Fink the builder. The construction is under the supervision of John C. Dethoff of Reading, whose ability is above question, when one examines the finished product of months of toil.The directors are James E. Yenser, president; Richard T. Farren, vice president; L.M. Beidler, secretary; L.J. Metzgar, treasurer; Richard L. Koons; M.O. Bryan; and J.C. Everett.