About this property
The Bridgeton School is a historic school building located at 16 Laurel Hill Avenue in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story wood-frame schoolhouse was designed by George W. Spaulding and built in 1897 by Nehemiah Kimball and William H. Gory. It served the Burrillville public schools until 1966. In 1970, it was reopened for use as a kindergarten as the Joseph Sweeney School. It was closed in 1995, and was then transferred to the Burrillville Historical and Preservation Society.
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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 06001191. It was listed on December 27, 2006.
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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 Bridgeton School listed on the National Register?
Bridgeton School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Bridgeton School?
Bridgeton School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridgeton School?
The period of significance for Bridgeton School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Bridgeton School?
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