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Israel Putnam School, School & Oak Streets, Putnam, Windham County, CT
Summary
Significance: Israel Putnam School has historical significance as the town's first modern school building. Completed in 1902, the grammar school embodied early 20th-century concerns for fire safety, generous light and ventilation, and student amenities. The building also has architectural significance: its quoins, Classical details, and arcaded entry typify the revival styles of the period and were intended to reflect the community's commitment to education and progress.
Survey number: HABS CT-369
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Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Putnam (Conn.), 41.91566, -71.90484
Source
Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html
