Baldwin School, private school for girls in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States
Baldwin School is a girls' school in Lower Merion Township housed in a building originally designed as the Bryn Mawr Hotel by architect Frank Furness in 1892. The campus includes several structures, such as a science center, a performing arts center called The Simpson Center, and an athletic facility with an indoor pool and tennis courts.
The school was founded in 1888 by Florence Baldwin, who began teaching in her mother's home before moving in 1896 to the former Bryn Mawr Hotel designed by Frank Furness. By the early 1900s, the institution expanded with new buildings and gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places.
The school carries the name of its founder Florence Baldwin and reflects her vision of preparing girls for college. Today, students gather in the historic building for classes, meals, art activities, and performances.
The campus spans multiple buildings and offers students access to a gymnasium, indoor pool, outdoor pools, and tennis courts for athletic activities. Visitors should note that this is an active school and access to certain areas may be restricted, especially during school hours.
The main building was originally the Bryn Mawr Hotel and once served as lodging for travelers before being fully converted into a school. This dual purpose makes it a rare example of how a commercial structure was successfully transformed into an educational facility.
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