Hope Street School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, listed on the NRHP in Rhode Island
Hope Street School is a two-and-a-half-story brick building designed by architect Willard Kent and constructed in 1899 in Woonsocket at 46 Hope Street. The structure features large windows and is characterized by a western wooden porch with simple Doric columns that reflect the classical school architecture of that era.
The building was constructed in 1899 by local company Norton & Kennedy and served as a public school for many decades until 1978. In 2000, Hope Street School was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical significance in Providence County.
Hope Street School takes its name from the street where it stands and served as a gathering place where generations of local children learned together for many decades. The building remains a symbol of education's importance in Woonsocket's past and is viewed by residents as a significant part of their town's identity.
The building is located on Hope Street in Woonsocket, a main street that makes it easy to find and walk around the area. The grounds feature some trees and open lawn space where visitors can view and photograph the historic structure.
The western porch of the building with Doric columns originally had a matching counterpart on the opposite side that was later removed. This change shows how the building's needs evolved over the years and how historic structures adapted to changing uses.
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