{"product_id":"madison-georgia-holiday-ornament-romanesque-schoolhouse","title":"Madison Georgia Holiday Ornament - Romanesque Schoolhouse","description":"\u003c!-- Madison Georgia Holiday Ornament - Romanesque Schoolhouse | new build, Winter Walk WW2-15 | order: hook, pitch with facts, QUICK FACTS, story --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Version: R4.3SP town ornament | GKP (number assigned at run) R1 22\/39 + R2 20\/35 = 42\/74 (56.8%) | 2026-11-11_002 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Keywords: 24 published, volume-tier ordered | article:tag 14 | FAQPage x4 | Buttons: four-slot standard, 1 top \/ 1 bottom --\u003e\n\u003c!-- IP Clean | Content audit: PASS --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/collections\/crystal-glass-town-ornaments\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee All Town \u0026amp; Animal Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadison's red brick schoolhouse of 1895, round arches, tower and bell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the white columns of Madison stands a building of another kind: deep red brick, round arches, and a tower over the door. This ornament draws the old graded school from the front walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it to anyone who sat in its classrooms or its auditorium, to the hosts on the tour of homes, and to teachers. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. A schoolhouse is one of the kindest things to put on a tree, and this is one of the best-looking in Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-facts-box\" style=\"background:#f7f7f7; border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px 8px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#555; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Romanesque Schoolhouse Ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Subject: The 1895 Romanesque Revival graded school on South Main Street\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Town: Madison, Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Packaging: white or gold gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Made to order in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Ships free in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was completed in 1895 as the Madison Graded School, in the Romanesque Revival style, and it taught the town's children for generations. When it was threatened with demolition in the 1970s, residents saved it and gave it a second life in the arts. The auditorium is still used for concerts and plays, and one classroom is kept with its rows of wooden desks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadison is known for the houses that survived the 1860s. The schoolhouse is the town's later triumph, saved by the people who learned to read in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/pages\/all-products\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eShop All Towns \u0026amp; Items\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-meta\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"madison georgia, morgan county ga, romanesque architecture, romanesque revival, teacher ornament, georgia christmas ornament, georgia gifts, georgia ornament, georgia souvenirs, madison ga history, madison ga tour of homes, madison georgia history, madison morgan cultural center, red brick schoolhouse, southern christmas, southern gifts, teacher christmas ornament, antebellum trail, georgia christmas gifts, madison ga christmas, madison ga christmas tour of homes, madison ga historic district, southern christmas ornament, southern ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"madison georgia\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"morgan county ga\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"romanesque architecture\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"romanesque revival\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"teacher ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"georgia christmas ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"georgia gifts\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"georgia ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"georgia souvenirs\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"madison ga history\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"madison ga tour of homes\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"madison georgia history\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"madison morgan cultural center\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"red brick schoolhouse\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Romanesque Schoolhouse ornament show?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 1895 Romanesque Revival schoolhouse in Madison, Georgia: a red brick building with round arches and a tower over the entrance.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How old is the Romanesque schoolhouse in Madison, Georgia?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It was completed in 1895 as the Madison Graded School in the Romanesque Revival style. Residents saved it from demolition in the 1970s, and its auditorium is still used for concerts and plays.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this ornament an official Madison souvenir?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Classics","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Circle + White Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591776731353,"sku":"16481757265784906635","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Circle + Gold Gift Packaging","offer_id":51591776764121,"sku":"15325682830559259192","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9374\/9465\/files\/9401469801750710922_2048.jpg?v=1794455725","url":"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/products\/madison-georgia-holiday-ornament-romanesque-schoolhouse","provider":"Merlin Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}