Built in 1910 and expanded in 1912 and again in 1922, the former Thornburg School was designed in the mission style by Press C. Dowler and Samuel T. McClarren. The building is in the Thornburg Historic District along with 62 Craftsman-style houses. Thornburg children in kindergarten through 8th grade were educated in the school until Thornburg joined the Montour School District in 1971.
It continues to be used today as a Community Center for the Borough by: hosting the privately run Crafton Children’s Corner offering day care services for children; serving as a polling place for elections and as the meeting place for Thornburg Council; being the home of performances by the Thornburg Village Players; being the starting place for many Thornburg Community Club activities and events; and includes the Thornburg Library.
The Community Center is available for use by residents by filling out a Resident Use of Facilities Request Form, and submitting it to the Borough Secretary