Peter Faneuil School

Peter Faneuil School is a four-story building located on Joy Street in Beacon Hill with limestone details and Tudor Revival design, completed in 1910 by architect James T. Kelley. The structure displays the architectural character of its era with decorative brickwork and careful attention to exterior proportions.

The building was constructed in 1910 on land previously occupied by wooden structures in the Old West End neighborhood and initially functioned as a school. In 1975 it transformed into The LAB School, which operated specialized educational programs focused on arts and academics.

Students at The LAB School participated in specialized programs including Dramatic Arts and Environmental Studies while publishing creative works in LAByrinths magazine.

The exterior is freely accessible as the building sits along an active street in the established Beacon Hill residential neighborhood. The location is easy to reach on foot and is well connected to local transportation options in the area.

The building bears the name of Peter Faneuil, the philanthropist behind the famous Faneuil Hall, creating a historical connection between two important civic structures. This family played a notable role in Boston's early legacy of public generosity.

Location: Boston

GPS coordinates: 42.36028,-71.06611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47