National Register of Historic Places

Athol High School

Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Listed
February 18, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000022

About this property

The Old Athol High School building is an historic school building at 494 School Street in Athol, Massachusetts. It is now a senior living center. The H-shaped two story brick Art Deco building was constructed in several stages between 1915 and 1937. The building originated with a central portion that was built in 1892, to which two sides of the H were added in 1915. In 1937 the original 1892 central portion was demolished and replaced by the present central section. The building served as the town's high school until 1957 when it was used for junior high and middle grades in the Athol-Royalston Regional School District. It served that purpose until 2003. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. It has been converted to residential use.

Location

494 School St
Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
42.59651, -72.21995

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Sources

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When was Athol High School listed on the National Register?

Athol High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Athol High School?

Athol High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Athol High School?

The period of significance for Athol High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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