Cherryfield Academy facts for kids
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Cherryfield Academy
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | Main St., Cherryfield, Maine |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Part of | Cherryfield Historic District (ID90001467) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000786 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 19, 1982 |
| Designated CP | October 1, 1990 |
The Cherryfield Academy is a special old building in Cherryfield, Maine. It's on Main Street and has a long history. This big building was built way back in 1850. It was first used as a private school and also for town offices.
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What is Cherryfield Academy?
This building is a great example of Greek Revival style. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples. The academy, which was the school part, taught students until 1964. After that, the whole building became used for town services. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This list helps protect important historical places.
A Look at the Building
The Cherryfield Academy building is quite large. It has two and a half stories. It's made of wood and has a T-shape when you look down from above. There are chimneys on the ends and a strong granite foundation.
The front of the building faces south. It has a part that sticks out, which is the top of the "T." This part has three sections and a square bell tower on top. There are two main doors on the front. You can also find more entrances on each side of the sticking-out part. The corners of the building have special flat columns called pilasters. Most of the walls are covered with clapboard siding. The east and west sides have a different kind of wood covering called matchboard.
Its Story Through the Years
The Cherryfield Academy started as a private school in 1829. In 1850, a school district was created. This district helped build this very building. From the beginning, town offices were on the first floor. The school used the upstairs part.
For twenty years, from 1875 to 1895, the academy worked as a free high school. It welcomed all students from the area. But then it went back to being a private school. The academy closed in 1965. This happened after a new regional high school was built.
What's Inside Now?
Today, the building is still very important to Cherryfield. Besides the town offices, it also has the town library. It's also a community center where people can gather.
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