Filming a Schoolhouse Restoration
Announcing the World Premiere presentation of "RESURRECTING FOREST GROVE...A Death. A Vision. A Miracle." from Emmy Award winning filmmakers, Kelly & Tammy Rundle. This film documents the restoration of Forest Grove #5 schoolhouse located outside of Bettendorf, IA celebrating the 150th anniversary of the school. The film will premiere on September 23, 2023 at Davenport's Putnam Giant Screen Theater at 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA at 2:00 P.M. Beautifully documented, the film gives hope to all those considering restoration of their own country schools across the nation! Tickets are currently on sale on the Putnam Website. Click on the photo to view purchase!
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7/25/2023 04:00:21 pm
The Rundle’s have won many Emmy Awards for their work. You won’t be disappointed when you come to the world premiere of “Resurrecting Forest Grove”!
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7/25/2023 05:52:44 pm
Thank you CSAA! This is so wonderful to see posted on the "Report Card" Blog. The stars of this film are the amazing preservationists, the former teachers and students, the artists and craftsmen and everyone who played a part in rehabilitating this educational icon! We were honored to document this inspirational story and are excited to share it with everyone at the premiere September 23!
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The story of what went on inside that eminently successful country school is an important part of Americana. It should be preserved along with a few remaining buildings wherein the great cultural pageant took place." ARCHIVES
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