Groundbreaking
Together with the Board of Trustees, the Mathenys broke ground for construction of the school’s new Peapack facility, and on December 23, 1954, the children and staff moved in. The building was designed as a one-story 19,000-square-foot U-shaped structure, with living quarters for 50 children, a professional services wing, and a service wing. Four of the outbuildings from the original estate were renovated to accommodate 35 staff members. The dedication was held the following year.
