Franklin School, Lexington

Name: Franklin School
Address: Lexington, United States

#9 among attractions in Lexington

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The Franklin School is a historic former school building at 7 Stedman Rd. in Lexington, Massachusetts. Built in 1931, it is the only school built by the town in the period of the Great Depression. The Georgian Revival structure was designed by architects Kilham, Hopkins & Greeley. It served as a public school until 1985, when it was converted to the Franklin School Apartments. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. ()

Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Elevation: 243 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°25'42"N, 71°13'40"W

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Lexington (Follen Heights)Lexington United States

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Franklin School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Follen Church Society-Unitarian Universalist, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Munroe Tavern, Five Fields.

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Church
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