About this property
Hancock School is a historic former school building on 33 Forest Street in Lexington, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick Romanesque Revival structure, with a tall hip roof pierced by hip-roofed dormers. It was designed by the architectural firm of Hartwell and Richardson, and is the only commission of that firm in Lexington.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75000261. It was listed on August 21, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Hancock School listed on the National Register?
Hancock School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Hancock School?
Hancock School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hancock School?
The period of significance for Hancock School is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Hancock School?
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