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4 . GENERAL DATA <br /> A . Date ( s ) of Building ( s ) : late 1520s <br /> B . Outbuildings : Yes X No If yes , number 1 <br /> Co Have any buildings on the property been moved ? Yes No X <br /> If yes , please give date of move and the reason for and details of <br /> the move . Use an additional sheet if necessary . <br /> . D . Approximate Acreage : Parcel 8 . 3 acres <br /> E . Architect and / or Builder / Mason ( if known ) : Surrie ' Doc ' Corbett <br /> F . Original Use : School <br /> G . Present Use : Residence ( abandoned / not in use ) <br /> s . GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION <br /> On an attached 8 1 / 2 " x 11 " sheet , briefly describe architectural features , <br /> additions , remodelings , and any alterations not apparent in photographs . <br /> Also , describe the setting , e . g . rural , downtown neighborhood , etc . <br /> 6 . HISTORY <br /> On an attached 8 1 / 2 " x 11 " sheet , briefly note any significant events , <br /> personages and / or families associated with the property . ( Detailed family <br /> genealogies are not necessary . ) Please list any additional sources of <br /> information . Only material contained on the form will be used in the <br /> evaluation . <br /> 7 . REASON FOR REQUEST : There is a growing interest in Orange County in identifying <br /> and preserving rural school buildings . The White Oak Grove School was a rural , <br /> African - American primary school built in the late 1920 ' s by local craftsmen using <br /> local fund s . escendants of these community leaders desire to acquire , <br /> rehabilitate , and preserve the structure . Eventually , they hope to raise funds to <br /> create a community center . <br /> 8 . SLIDES / PHOTOGRAPHS <br /> At least two current exterior color slides must be urovided . SLIDES MUST BE <br /> LABELLED ( name of structure , address , county ) . Current interior views and <br /> views of other buildings on the property would also be helpful . If the <br /> property is in a developed setting , such as a residential neighborhood or a <br /> business district , include slides of adjoining streetscapes and indicate how <br /> these views relate to subject property . Current exterior and interior <br /> photographs ( preferably black and white ) would also be helpful . Good <br /> photocopies of photographs are acceptable . <br /> Note : If slides are not included , the staff can make an informal evaluation <br /> of the property , but it cannot be presented to the Review Committee . <br />