Further Information

Biographical information regarding certain persons mentioned in the text is available from the following external links.

T.W. ('Chibby') Boehm founded the Hahndorf Academy in 1857 and directed it for 30 years.

Boehm's successor, Douglas J. Byard M.A., was in charge of the college until it closed.

ACADEMY - Then and Now

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HA2.jpgHahndorf Academy from Main Street (2002)

academy_before1872_w.jpegHahndorf Academy in 1871 before it became a Lutheran Teachers Seminary in 1876.

academy_1912_w.jpegMain Street & Handorf Academy 1912

academy_1950.jpgAcademy c1950 (with balconies still intact).

Academy_1960_w.jpegThe derelict Academy building due for demolition, 1960

academy_mid60_m.jpegAcademy in mid 1960's after storm damage

Academy_1967_w.jpegAcademy July 1967 during restoration.

academy1_m.jpgAcademy cnr Main St & Balhannah Rd (2002)

stable.JPGHahndorf Academy Stable - 2004 (at rear of Academy)