Barre, MA
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 42° 25.376 W 072° 06.515
18T E 737877 N 4700786
Located at 40 West Street, Barre, MA 01005-9289
Waymark Code: WM8KVT
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2010
Views: 2
The Town Hall appears to have been a school at one time, since the inscription is Henry Woods Schools. The town hall also houses the police station. The building is made of brick, with 16 total windows on levels 1 and 2. There are 5 dormers with windows as well.
Barre is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,113 at the 2000 census.
History
Originally called the Northwest District of Rutland, it was first settled in 1720. The town was incorporated on June 17, 1774 as Hutchinson after Thomas Hutchinson, colonial governor of Massachusetts. But on November 7, 1776, it was renamed Barre in honor of Isaac Barré, a champion of the American Colonies.
Name: Henry Woods School
Address: 40 West Street Barre, MA 01005
Date of Construction: 1900
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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