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Three
Rivers is situated in the unique location where the St. Joseph, Rocky
and Portage Rivers converge. The Indians were the first to recognize
its importance for trade and growth, and appreciated the scenic flowing
waters and varied landscapes.
THE
THREE RIVERS HIGH SCHOOL
This new, state-of-the-art facility, is now open
and in full use. Funded by a nearly $30-million bond issue overwhelming
approved by Three Rivers School District voters in 1996, the new
high school offers modern facilities, the latest in technology,
and more. |
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TOMORROW'S
CLASSROOM
The new Three Rivers High School provides a topflight
setting for educational activities. The facility includes
spacious, carefully designed, well equipped classrooms such as the
one shown here. |
THE
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER
The
Community Wellness Center, opened recently by the Three Rivers Area
Hospital, provides a wide variety of health care facilities including
an aerobics workout area. Health TRAC, The Recreation and
Athletic Center, which is the "anchor occupant" of the 34,000 square
foot building, features an indoor court, track, and pool. |
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THE
LIGHTHOUSE
The
lighthouse, located in Scidmore Park at the point where Rocky and
St. Joseph rivers converge, is one of the most familiar landmarks
in the City of Three Rivers. The third river in Three Rivers,
the Portage River, flows into the St. Joseph River a short distance
upstream. |
THE
SILLIMAN HOME
The
Historic Silliman Home and Blacksmith Shop adds grace and beauty
to Three Rivers from its position on the north bank of the St. Joseph
River near the City's central business district. The structure
was built in 1876 by Arthur Silliman who came with his parents,
brothers and sisters from Pennsylvania in 1847 to settle St. Joseph
County. Arthur began his blacksmith trade in nearby Centreville,
the county seat, in 1852. |
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THE
ROCKY RIVER
The
Rocky River adds to the beauty of Scidmore park as it flows into
the largest of the three rivers in the community, the St. Joseph. |
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