Ames Academy Building
Ames Academy Building, Federal style school building in Ames, New York, United States
The Ames Academy Building features limestone block walls in a rectangular layout with five bays in length and two bays in width.
The New York State Board of Regents granted a charter to the Ames Academy in February 1839, marking its official recognition as an educational institution.
After serving as a school until 1959, the building transformed into a local history museum in 1987, preserving educational and community memories.
Located at 611 Latimer Hill Road, the Ames Academy Building sits on a 2.2-acre property that maintains its original Federal architecture features.
The structure earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, recognizing its educational and architectural value to Montgomery County.
Location: Ames
Inception: 1835
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: 611 Latimer Hill Road
GPS coordinates: 42.83694,-74.60000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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