Doane Stuart School, private college preparatory school in Rensselaer, New York, United States
Doane Stuart School is a school building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Rensselaer that serves students from early childhood through high school. The structure dates to the early 1930s and features art deco design with geometric details, while the campus spans about 24 acres and was later renovated with one of the largest vegetative roofs in the area.
The school was established in 1975 through a merger of two historic institutions: the Roman Catholic Kenwood Academy and the Episcopal St. Agnes School. The building itself was constructed around 1930 and has been protected as a National Register of Historic Place since 2012, while the school relocated to its current Rensselaer location in 2009.
The school's name honors leaders from both Roman Catholic and Episcopal traditions, reflecting its commitment to interfaith understanding. Visitors can see how students of different backgrounds learn together, with exchange programs connecting them to communities across different parts of the world.
The building is accessible via public roads in Rensselaer and sits on a 24-acre campus with well-maintained grounds. Since this is an active educational facility, visits are best arranged in advance to ensure access to the property.
The building features one of the largest vegetative roofs in the region, installed during its 2009 renovation and making the school a model for sustainable architecture. This green infrastructure is visible to visitors and demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility within a historic structure.
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