Varnum School, Lowell

Name: Varnum School
Address: Lowell, United States

#70 among attractions in Lowell

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The Varnum School is a historic former school building in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival building was built in 1857, and was the first school built in the city's Centralville section after it was annexed to the city in 1851. The building was altered with a minor addition added in 1886, and a substantial Classical Revival addition was made in 1896. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Vacant since the 2000s, it is now owned by a developer, and is slated for conversion to housing units. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 42°39'4"N, 71°17'58"W

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Lowell (Centralville)Lowell United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Edward A. LeLacheur Park, New England Quilt Museum, Boott Mills, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
25 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Merrimack River, Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a beloved stadium located in Lowell, Massachusetts. This modern ballpark, which opened its doors in 1998, has become an integral part of the city's cultural and sports landscape, offering...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
20 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lowell, Massachusetts, the New England Quilt Museum serves as a vibrant center for the celebration of the art of quilting. This specialized art institute is a haven for textile enthusiasts and art lovers alike, offering an intimate look...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
12 min walk • The Boott Mills in Lowell, Massachusetts were a part of an extensive group of cotton mills, built in 1835 alongside a power canal system in this important cotton town. Their founder was Kirk Boott, one of the early mill owners in Lowell.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
18 min walk • The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is a multi-purpose facility owned by the University of Massachusetts Lowell and located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
17 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
1.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cawley Memorial Stadium, Lowell
43 min walk • Cawley Memorial Stadium is a 6,000-seat multipurpose stadium in Lowell, Massachusetts primarily used for football, soccer, field hockey, track and field and lacrosse.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
13 min walk • The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an indoor auditorium in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is dedicated to local veterans of war. The 2,800-seat venue was built in 1922 by the architectural firm of Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
24 min walk • The Whistler House Museum of Art is the birthplace of painter and etcher James McNeill Whistler. It is located at 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, and is open as a museum displaying works from the museum collection and shows by artist members.
1 miSW
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
27 min walk • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is a historic Greek Orthodox Church building at 62 Lewis Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Holy Trinity is one of the many Eastern Orthodox churches in Lowell, along with St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
0.7 miSW
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
18 min walk • Completed in 1796, the Pawtucket Canal was originally built as a transportation canal to circumvent the Pawtucket Falls of the Merrimack River in East Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Hildreth Cemetery, Lowell
23 min walk • Hildreth Cemetery is a small cemetery located on Hildreth Street at Sutherland and By Streets in the Centralville neighborhood of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Varnum School?

Nearby attractions include Boott Mills, Lowell (12 min walk), Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell (13 min walk), F. Bradford Morse Federal Building, Lowell (14 min walk), Lowell Historic Preservation District, Lowell (14 min walk).

How to get to Varnum School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Varnum School:

Bus

Bridge St and W. 6th St • Lines: 1/8, 8 (5 min walk)
Hildreth St and Bridge St • Lines: 1/8 (9 min walk)

Tram

Boott Mills • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (13 min walk)
Lower Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (16 min walk)

Train

Lowell (33 min walk)