Paradise, Montana: School Fire Escape Tube
The old brick Paradise Elementary School has been turned into museum, with its original novel metal fire escape chute descending from the top floor.
Paradise Center
- Address:
- 2 School House Hill Rd, Paradise, MT
- Directions:
- South end of town. From MT-200 turn east onto First St., then right onto School House Hill Rd.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 11-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 406-826-5003
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The old brick Paradise Elementary School has been turned into museum displaying an interactive diorama of Glacial Lake Missoula, a railroad tie plant, original playground equipment, an old bicycle display, art, and a unique fire escape chute. Plus you can ring the bell in the school tower.
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A fire chute like that might also come in handy to reward academic achievers, or expel low performers.