North Uxbridge School
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The North Uxbridge School is an historic school
building located at 87 East Hartford Aveue, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts
. On October 7, 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
. The North Uxbridge School is also known as the Virginia A. Blanchard School. It was closed in 1999 because of lead paint.
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
building located at 87 East Hartford Aveue, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Uxbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was first settled in 1662, incorporated in 1727 at Suffolk County, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. Uxbridge is south-southeast of Worcester, north-northwest of Providence, and southwest of Boston. It is part of...
. On October 7, 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. The North Uxbridge School is also known as the Virginia A. Blanchard School. It was closed in 1999 because of lead paint.
National Register listing
- North Uxbridge School ** (added 1983 - Building - #83004127)
- 87 E. Hartford Ave., Uxbridge
- Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
- Architect, builder, or engineer: Cutting,Carlton & Cutting
- Architectural Style: Italianate, Colonial Revival
- Area of Significance: Architecture
- Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875–1899, 1900–1924
- Owner: Local Gov't
- Historic Function: Education
- Historic Sub-function: School
- Current Function: Education
- Current Sub-function: School