Lyman School for Boys
Lyman School for Boys, Reform school historic district in Westborough, Massachusetts.
The Lyman School campus spans one thousand acres near Lake Chauncy, featuring brick cottages that housed students in separate residential units throughout its operation.
Established in 1846 as the Massachusetts State Reform School, this institution marked the beginning of state-operated reform education in the United States.
The school implemented a structured educational system where students learned practical trades, including printing, groundskeeping, cooking, and construction skills in a supervised environment.
Located at the intersection of Oak and South Streets in Westborough, the district contains multiple buildings representing Federal and Queen Anne architectural styles.
The school's print shop produced official documents for Massachusetts while providing vocational training to students until its closure in 1971.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1846
GPS coordinates: 42.28750,-71.62920
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:34
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