New Salem Academy - New Salem Common Historic District - New Salem MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 29.978 W 072° 19.821
18T E 719362 N 4708707
The New Salem Academy was built in 1908.
Waymark Code: WMHX3P
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2013
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New Salem Academy was built in 1908. It has a hip roof with an observation platform. Consturcted of hollow concrete blocks, containing boys and girls dressing rooms, 2 recitation rooms and a front hall. The second floor has an assembly hall, recitation room and an office. The Tower on rises out of the building and contains a clock.
This building was built when a larger facility were deemed necessary for Academy students. In 1915 an Agricultural Dept was voted to be established by the town. In 1935 the Household Arts department was established.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): New Salem Common Historic District
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Address:
Academy Drive
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