Wadsworth School // 1897

The former Wadsworth School of Danvers, Massachusetts, was built in 1897 as a district schoolhouse for the growing town and is one of the finest examples of a school building designed in the Colonial Revival style in the state. The large building held four classrooms (two on each floor) for over 200 pupils with stairhalls at either entrance and was designed by local architect, William H. Pearce. The school was in use until the 1970s when the town consolidated many of the schools, selling this building as excess. The property was converted to offices and given a preservation restriction by the town, protecting it as a local landmark for generations to come!

3 thoughts on “Wadsworth School // 1897

  1. dlondoniii's avatar dlondoniii December 1, 2024 / 8:24 am

    Two entrances for boys and girls?

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    • David Sullivan's avatar David Sullivan April 10, 2025 / 2:14 pm

      I went there in the late 50s. I don’t recall separate boys and girls entrances. We actually entered in the back of the building.

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