WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL
KEENE, NH
Westmoreland Historical Society Corner School is a historic one-room schoolhouse located in Keene, New Hampshire. The school was built in 1843 and served as a primary school until 1912. It was then used as a community center and meeting place until 1959. In 1962, the Westmoreland Historical Society acquired the building and restored it to its original condition.
The schoolhouse is a classic example of a one-room schoolhouse from the mid-19th century, with its white clapboard exterior and sloping roof. Inside, it features a large open classroom with wooden desks, a blackboard, and a pot-bellied stove for heat. The walls are adorned with historic photographs and artifacts, including an original school bell and a collection of old textbooks.
Visitors to the Westmoreland Historical Society Corner School can experience what it was like to attend school in the 19th century, with tours led by knowledgeable guides who explain the history and significance of the building. The schoolhouse is also used for community events, such as lectures, concerts, and art exhibits.
Overall, the Westmoreland Historical Society Corner School is a well-preserved piece of New Hampshire history that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.
WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KEENE NH. US MID #8403300006
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
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WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL
90 150 ARCH STREET
KEENE
NH
03431
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WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL Information
| MID # | 8403300006 |
| Name | WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL |
| Alternate Name | WESTMORELAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CORNER SCHOOL |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 42.94273, -72.286675 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 33 FIPS County Code: 005 US Census Tract: 971300 US Census Block: 1023 |