The Greenhouse

Planning for construction of a new modern Dairy Barn began in 1926 during the Wayne County Training Schools first year of operation. Plans and specifications for the structure were submitted by Aaron H. Gould and son, Detroit architects, in June, 1927, but cost estimates exceeded the $50,000 provided in the 1928 budget. Plans were revised, and in October, 1927, approval was given to construct the main barn area and two of the four wings at an estimated cost of $47,858. Construction began immediately, and by December, 1928 the Dairy barn was in operation.

During the 1930's, numerous WPA projects were carried out at the Training School. The addition of two wings, estimated cost of $18,000, was approved as a WPA project in 1935. On August 10, 1936, fire destroyed the Dairy bars's roof. Due to the fire hazard created by the extensive use of wood in the old roof, the new one ws designed to be highly fire resistant, utilizing steel framework, a material called "Thermax" and a quarter inch coat of cement plaster. Work on the roof replacement was completed in January, 1937.