Weeks Junior High School, high school in Massachusetts, United States
Weeks Junior High School is a school building in Newton, Massachusetts, built in 1930 in Tudor Revival style. The structure features brick walls, steeply pitched roofs, and stone details, with a large arched entrance leading to a central stair tower and two long wings extending at a slight angle from the center.
The school opened in 1930 as the first junior high school serving Newton's southern neighborhoods. Designed by architects Ralph Henry and Henry Richmond, who had previously collaborated with prominent architect Guy Lowell, the building reflected contemporary educational ideals and architectural excellence of that era.
The school was named after John Wingate Weeks, a prominent local and national political figure who served as mayor, senator, and Secretary of War. The building reflects how the community honored influential residents through public institutions while showcasing the Tudor Revival style that defined the neighborhood's character.
The building is located on Hereward Road near Rowena Road in Newton Center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can observe the exterior design and architectural details, as the structure has been converted into residential apartments and is maintained by a local community organization.
In the 1980s, the former school was converted into residential apartments to provide affordable housing for people with low to middle incomes. This adaptive reuse demonstrated how historic buildings could serve modern housing needs while preserving their architectural significance.
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