Ames Schoolhouse
in Dedham, United StatesCategory: Attraction
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462 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026, USA Print route »
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The Ames Schoolhouse is a historic school building at 450 Washington Street in Dedham, Massachusetts.The Colonial Revival structure was built in 1897. It was named in honor of American Revolution-era politician Fisher Ames. It is a large H-shaped building, with a central section flanked by symmetrical projecting bays on either side. It has a hip roof with a deep dentillated eave, and pilastered corners. The main entrance is set under broad arch at the center, with a Palladian window above. In 1937, it was painted and renovated by the Works Progress Administration.The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. At the 2014 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Town of Dedham voted to repurchase the building for $5.85 million and renovate it to be used as a Town Hall and Senior Center.
