Samuel Brown School, Schulgebäude in den Vereinigten Staaten
Samuel Brown School is a Classical Revival school building completed in 1911, constructed of brick and stone with numerous tall windows. The structure was initially designed with three classrooms, then expanded in 1920 to ten rooms and again in 1950 with four additional rooms to serve the growing enrollment.
The building was named in 1911 to honor Samuel Brown, a local soldier who died at the Battle of Antietam in 1862. It opened in September 1911 with roughly 100 students in three classrooms, serving the community's educational needs for generations to come.
The school was named to honor a local soldier who died in the Civil War, reflecting the community's respect for those who served. The building remains a quiet memorial within the neighborhood, keeping that sacrifice present in daily life.
The building sits on Lynn Street in Peabody, roughly 150 feet (45 meters) back from the street and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is accessible to visit, though note that the building now serves as senior housing, so plan your visit during normal hours or as part of organized tours.
The building was converted to senior housing in 2008, now serving a completely different population than its original purpose. This transformation shows how historic school buildings are adapted to meet new community needs while preserving their place in local history.
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