Adams Academy, Historic school building in Quincy, Massachusetts.
The Adams Academy building features three Gothic gables, a central lobby, and classrooms with hammer beam ceilings on each side, constructed in stone.
John Adams established the Academy through an 1822 deed of trust, and the building opened in 1872 as a preparatory school for boys until 1908.
The Academy represents the educational vision of the Adams family, with its curriculum centered on classical studies preparing students for Harvard College admission.
The building at 8 Adams Street now functions as the Quincy Historical Society museum and research library, maintaining regular visiting hours.
The school stands on the birthplace of Reverend John Hancock, incorporating the cellar of his 1753 house into its foundation.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1872
Architects: Henry Van Brunt
GPS coordinates: 42.25369,-71.00638
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:35
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