Claflin School

Claflin School
Claflin Grammar School
Location 110-112 Washington Park, Newton, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°20′56″N 71°12′24″W / 42.34889°N 71.20667°WCoordinates: 42°20′56″N 71°12′24″W / 42.34889°N 71.20667°W
Area 1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built 1891
Architect J. Merrill Brown
Architectural style Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque
Governing body Private
Part of Newtonville Historic District (#90000014)
NRHP Reference # 84002543[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 16, 1984
Designated CP September 4, 1986

The Claflin School is a historic former school building at 110-112 Washington Park, Newtonville, Massachusetts. The 2.5 story brick building was built in 1891, and is a well-preserved example of Richardsonian Romanesque design. Its architect was Merrill J. Brown.[2]

The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1984,[1] and included in the Newtonville Historic District in 1986.[2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "MACRIS inventory record for Claflin School". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-04-10.