ANNA - Tim and Jan Botdorf have taken an empty grade school building and converted it into a treasure chest of antiques and collectibles. When visitors open the double doors of what used to be St. Anna Catholic School, they are greeted with the warmth of hardwood floors.
Classrooms come alive with the history of furniture arranged decoratively around the spacious rooms.
Of course, the place doesn't look much like it did 20 years ago when school children roamed through the building. Three fireplaces have been added, paint has been stripped off the maple and pine floors and new sheet rock clings to the walls and ceiling. The exterior features a new paint job and brick that has been neatly tuck-pointed. Tim thought the school was a good investment for several reasons. The overall building was built very well.