North School (255 Jones Hollow Road)
Address: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Contemporary Building Name: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Historic Building Name: North School
Present Use: Residence
Historic Use: School House
Architectural style: Vernacular
Date constructed: 1900 (Assessor)
Description: The gable end of the small house faces the street. A tripartite picture window is its chief feature. There is a 1-over-1 window in the south side elevation in front of the south wing. Both small wings have shed roofs. The front door is in the south wing, along with two horizontal windows.
Significance: The former North School is not well-preserved, having lost its identity as a building type. It is historically significant because it was a one-room schoolhouse.
Sources: Ransom, David F. Historic and Architectural Resources Survey: Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: An 1869 district map, locates the North School on the southwest corner of West Road and Jones Hollow Road, and a source suggests that this schoolhouse was operated on this site until 1900. South of this site exists a different structure now known as the North School. This is the structure described above, and was open until 1932, when it was abandoned.
Posted on May 24, 2007 11:07 AM
Contemporary Building Name: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Historic Building Name: North School
Present Use: Residence
Historic Use: School House
Architectural style: Vernacular
Date constructed: 1900 (Assessor)
Description: The gable end of the small house faces the street. A tripartite picture window is its chief feature. There is a 1-over-1 window in the south side elevation in front of the south wing. Both small wings have shed roofs. The front door is in the south wing, along with two horizontal windows.
Significance: The former North School is not well-preserved, having lost its identity as a building type. It is historically significant because it was a one-room schoolhouse.
Sources: Ransom, David F. Historic and Architectural Resources Survey: Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: An 1869 district map, locates the North School on the southwest corner of West Road and Jones Hollow Road, and a source suggests that this schoolhouse was operated on this site until 1900. South of this site exists a different structure now known as the North School. This is the structure described above, and was open until 1932, when it was abandoned.
Posted on May 24, 2007 11:07 AM
Northwest School (North of 267 North Main Street)
Address: North of 265-267 North Main Street
Contemporary Building Name: N/A
Historic Building Name: Northwest Schoolhouse, Factory District No. 2. School
Current Use: N/A
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Style of Building: Greek Revival
Date of Construction: c. 1840
Description: The Northwest School was a small one-room school house, with a gable roof, and situated with a pediment front. The three-bay front included a paneled door in center, with flanking six-over-six double-hung windows with shutters. The door surrounds are stylistic Greek Revival, with pilasters, and entablature. The corners of the building also include pilasters. The pediment front is simple, and unadorned. The sides of the building include three six-over-six double-hung windows, with shutters. Atop the roof toward the front is a square cupola/bell tower with dental molding. At the back of the roof is a small brick chimney. The foundation appears to be made of stone.
Significance: The Northwest School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Northwest” school in the early 1800s when both Baptist and Methodist services were held within their structures. There is also a reference to an “obsolete schoolhouse” that sold for $6 in 1847. The “new” Northwest school was built on the Austin farm on North Main Street. The land remained in the possession of the Austin family, but the building belonged to the town. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Northwest school was deserted, and left empty. Over the years, the building deteriorated, eventually falling in on itself. The cellar hole still exists (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken c. 1908.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:21 PM
Contemporary Building Name: N/A
Historic Building Name: Northwest Schoolhouse, Factory District No. 2. School
Current Use: N/A
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Style of Building: Greek Revival
Date of Construction: c. 1840
Description: The Northwest School was a small one-room school house, with a gable roof, and situated with a pediment front. The three-bay front included a paneled door in center, with flanking six-over-six double-hung windows with shutters. The door surrounds are stylistic Greek Revival, with pilasters, and entablature. The corners of the building also include pilasters. The pediment front is simple, and unadorned. The sides of the building include three six-over-six double-hung windows, with shutters. Atop the roof toward the front is a square cupola/bell tower with dental molding. At the back of the roof is a small brick chimney. The foundation appears to be made of stone.
Significance: The Northwest School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Northwest” school in the early 1800s when both Baptist and Methodist services were held within their structures. There is also a reference to an “obsolete schoolhouse” that sold for $6 in 1847. The “new” Northwest school was built on the Austin farm on North Main Street. The land remained in the possession of the Austin family, but the building belonged to the town. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Northwest school was deserted, and left empty. Over the years, the building deteriorated, eventually falling in on itself. The cellar hole still exists (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken c. 1908.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:21 PM
Northwest School, 1946
Address: North of 265-267 North Main Street
Contemporary Building Name: N/A
Historic Building Name: Northwest Schoolhouse, Factory District No. 2. School
Current Use: N/A
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Style of Building: Greek Revival
Date of Construction: c. 1840
Description: The Northwest School was a small one-room school house, with a gable roof, and situated with a pediment front. The three-bay front included a paneled door in center, with flanking six-over-six double-hung windows with shutters. The door surrounds are stylistic Greek Revival, with pilasters, and entablature. The corners of the building also include pilasters. The pediment front is simple, and unadorned. The sides of the building include three six-over-six double-hung windows, with shutters. Atop the roof toward the front is a square cupola/bell tower with dental molding. At the back of the roof is a small brick chimney. The foundation appears to be made of stone.
Significance: The Northwest School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Northwest” school in the early 1800s when both Baptist and Methodist services were held within their structures. There is also a reference to an “obsolete schoolhouse” that sold for $6 in 1847. The “new” Northwest school was built on the Austin farm on North Main Street. The land remained in the possession of the Austin family, but the building belonged to the town. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Northwest school was deserted, and left empty. Over the years, the building deteriorated, eventually falling in on itself. The cellar hole still exists (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken in 1946, of one of the last classes of students held in the school.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:26 PM
Contemporary Building Name: N/A
Historic Building Name: Northwest Schoolhouse, Factory District No. 2. School
Current Use: N/A
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Style of Building: Greek Revival
Date of Construction: c. 1840
Description: The Northwest School was a small one-room school house, with a gable roof, and situated with a pediment front. The three-bay front included a paneled door in center, with flanking six-over-six double-hung windows with shutters. The door surrounds are stylistic Greek Revival, with pilasters, and entablature. The corners of the building also include pilasters. The pediment front is simple, and unadorned. The sides of the building include three six-over-six double-hung windows, with shutters. Atop the roof toward the front is a square cupola/bell tower with dental molding. At the back of the roof is a small brick chimney. The foundation appears to be made of stone.
Significance: The Northwest School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Northwest” school in the early 1800s when both Baptist and Methodist services were held within their structures. There is also a reference to an “obsolete schoolhouse” that sold for $6 in 1847. The “new” Northwest school was built on the Austin farm on North Main Street. The land remained in the possession of the Austin family, but the building belonged to the town. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Northwest school was deserted, and left empty. Over the years, the building deteriorated, eventually falling in on itself. The cellar hole still exists (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken in 1946, of one of the last classes of students held in the school.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:26 PM
Center School (39 South Main Street)
Address: 39 South Main Street
Contemporary Building Name: 39 South Main Street
Historic Building Name: Center School, Centre District No. 1. School
Current Use: Residence
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Architectural Style: Vernacular
Date of Construction: 1860
Description: The gable end of the school faced the Congregational Church. It was situated on a hill, so that a cellar was most likely included. The simple structure had a door and one six-over-six window facing the Church, and four six-over-six windows on the west side. No photos are available of the south and east facades. A brick chimney extends out of the gabled roof, near the northern end of the building, and a cupola/bell tower (with gabled roof) is at the southern end of the building.
Significance: The Center School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Center” school in the early 1840s when the town listed five school districts. This school had structural analysis done, and it was determined that its date of construction was 1860. Students from the South School District came to the Center school when that school was closed in 1902. More students from the North school came when that school closed in 1932. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Center school was deserted, and was turned into a private residence (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken c. 1870.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:10 PM
Contemporary Building Name: 39 South Main Street
Historic Building Name: Center School, Centre District No. 1. School
Current Use: Residence
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Architectural Style: Vernacular
Date of Construction: 1860
Description: The gable end of the school faced the Congregational Church. It was situated on a hill, so that a cellar was most likely included. The simple structure had a door and one six-over-six window facing the Church, and four six-over-six windows on the west side. No photos are available of the south and east facades. A brick chimney extends out of the gabled roof, near the northern end of the building, and a cupola/bell tower (with gabled roof) is at the southern end of the building.
Significance: The Center School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Center” school in the early 1840s when the town listed five school districts. This school had structural analysis done, and it was determined that its date of construction was 1860. Students from the South School District came to the Center school when that school was closed in 1902. More students from the North school came when that school closed in 1932. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Center school was deserted, and was turned into a private residence (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken c. 1870.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:10 PM
39 South Main Street
Address: 39 South Main Street
Contemporary Building Name: 39 South Main Street
Historic Building Name: Center School, Centre District No. 1. School
Current Use: Residence
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Architectural Style: Vernacular
Date of Construction: 1860
Description: The gable end of the school faced the Congregational Church. It was situated on a hill, so that a cellar was most likely included. The simple structure had a door and one six-over-six window facing the Church, and four six-over-six windows on the west side. No photos are available of the south and east facades. A brick chimney extends out of the gabled roof, near the northern end of the building, and a cupola/bell tower (with gabled roof) is at the southern end of the building.
Significance: The Center School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Center” school in the early 1840s when the town listed five school districts. This school had structural analysis done, and it was determined that its date of construction was 1860. Students from the South School District came to the Center school when that school was closed in 1902. More students from the North school came when that school closed in 1932. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Center school was deserted, and was turned into a private residence (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken in 1995.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:14 PM
Contemporary Building Name: 39 South Main Street
Historic Building Name: Center School, Centre District No. 1. School
Current Use: Residence
Historic Use: Schoolhouse
Architectural Style: Vernacular
Date of Construction: 1860
Description: The gable end of the school faced the Congregational Church. It was situated on a hill, so that a cellar was most likely included. The simple structure had a door and one six-over-six window facing the Church, and four six-over-six windows on the west side. No photos are available of the south and east facades. A brick chimney extends out of the gabled roof, near the northern end of the building, and a cupola/bell tower (with gabled roof) is at the southern end of the building.
Significance: The Center School was one of the last one-room schoolhouses in Marlborough, closing in 1949, when the new Mary Hall School opened. There are references to a “Center” school in the early 1840s when the town listed five school districts. This school had structural analysis done, and it was determined that its date of construction was 1860. Students from the South School District came to the Center school when that school was closed in 1902. More students from the North school came when that school closed in 1932. When the new Mary Hall School opened, the Center school was deserted, and was turned into a private residence (as of 1984).
Sources: Schwarzmann, Vi. “History of the Marlborough Schools,” in Know Your Schools, Marlborough, CT: September, 1970. A report published under the direction of the Principal of the Marlborough Schools.
Fowler, Janet. A History of Education in a Small New England Town—Marlborough, Connecticut. Storrs, CT: I.N. Thut Education Center, The University of Connecticut; c.1984.
Notes: Image taken in 1995.
Posted on June 7, 2007 2:14 PM
255 Jones Hollow Road
Address: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Contemporary Building Name: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Historic Building Name: North School
Present Use: Residence
Historic Use: School House
Architectural style: Vernacular
Date constructed: 1900 (Assessor)
Description: The gable end of the small house faces the street. A tripartite picture window is its chief feature. There is a 1-over-1 window in the south side elevation in front of the south wing. Both small wings have shed roofs. The front door is in the south wing, along with two horizontal windows.
Significance: The former North School is not well-preserved, having lost its identity as a building type. It is historically significant because it was a one-room schoolhouse.
Sources: Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Notes:
Posted on May 24, 2007 11:00 AM
Contemporary Building Name: 255 Jones Hollow Road
Historic Building Name: North School
Present Use: Residence
Historic Use: School House
Architectural style: Vernacular
Date constructed: 1900 (Assessor)
Description: The gable end of the small house faces the street. A tripartite picture window is its chief feature. There is a 1-over-1 window in the south side elevation in front of the south wing. Both small wings have shed roofs. The front door is in the south wing, along with two horizontal windows.
Significance: The former North School is not well-preserved, having lost its identity as a building type. It is historically significant because it was a one-room schoolhouse.
Sources: Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Notes:
Posted on May 24, 2007 11:00 AM