Parker Village Historic District facts for kids
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Parker Village Historic District
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Parkerville Schoolhouse, built in 1880
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Westford, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 33 acres (13 ha) |
| Architect | Steven, E.A. |
| Architectural style | Federal, Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 02001613 |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 2002 |
The Parker Village Historic District is a special place in Westford, Massachusetts. It's like a living museum! This area keeps a historic rural village center safe and sound. It stretches along Carlisle Road, starting from where Carlisle Road and Griffin Road meet. It goes all the way to a cool triangular green space where it meets Concord Road and Old Lowell Road.
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What is a Historic District?
A historic district is a special area that has important old buildings or places. These places show us how people lived a long time ago. They are protected so future generations can learn from them. The Parker Village Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it's officially recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
The Old Schoolhouse
The oldest building in Parker Village is the Parker Village Schoolhouse. It was built way back in 1787. Imagine going to school in a building that's over 200 years old! It was made from brick and wood. In the 1990s, the schoolhouse was carefully fixed up. It looks much like it did when it was first built.
A Glimpse into the Past
Most of the houses in this district are also very old. They were built in the 1700s and 1800s. You can see many different styles of old homes here. It's like walking through a history book!
Field Trips to Parker Village
Each year, elementary school students from Westford Public Schools get a special treat. They visit the Parker Village Historic District for a field trip. The best part? They dress up like students from the old days! This helps them imagine what life was like for kids who lived and went to school there centuries ago. It's a fun way to learn about history firsthand.
