Albert O. Little - Artesia 1875-1975, California

Lastly I would like to thank the members of my immediate family: my daughter, Veronica Elizabeth, for her editorial skills and commitment to writing a history inclusive of all people, and my husband, Edward, for his proofreading, his attention to details, and his emotional and financial support. We couldnt have done it without each other! (Photo: Miguel Photography.)

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SCHOOLS, WELLS, AND FARMS

The village of Artesia formally became a community when the Artesia School District was established on May 3, 1875. The Artesia Land Company set aside 5 acres of land at the southwest corner of Main Street and Orange Avenue (Pioneer and 183rd Street) for a school to be built. The first schoolhouse was located at what is now the corner of 183rd Street and Alburtis. The schoolhouse was a rustic, timbered two-story building with a classroom on each floor. At its opening, 44 students were enrolled. The building was heated by a wood-burning stove, and water came from an Artesian well drilled by Nathaniel D. Robinson, school trustee. (Photo courtesy of Hattie Hadewig.)

George R. Frampton was the first graduate of the Artesia Grammar School in 1890. He went on to become one of the towns early leaders. A member of one of Artesias most notable families, George was second president of the first bank, Artesia Citizens Association president, Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master, second Postmaster, as well as an elementary and high school board member.

Notice the bare feet and board planks, one for boys and one for girls, at the Artesia School House, c. 1892. (Photo courtesy of Hattie Hadewig.)

On June 6, 1888, the Artesia School District purchased the following from Phil. Hirschfeld & Company: three boxes of pens, six boxes of slate pencils, four dozen pen holders, four dozen lead pencils, four blotters, one-fourth ream note paper, and five envelopes. The entire list cost $5.95.

The seven members of the graduating class of 1906 are pictured here with Principal White: (back row) Emma Gaines, Dick Brown, Alpha Gann, and Herbert Decker; (front row) Paul Mitchel, Maggie Hurley, Mr. White, and Eunice Smith.