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Remnants of old Longview High School

As of this post if you go downtown at the site of the old Longview High School you can see remnants of the old school.  Not the building but the sidewalk, parking, and steps that surrounded the building.  Check out my album of old Longview High School by clicking here to see additional pictures.



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