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Little Red Schoolhouse (Brunswick, New York)
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The District #6 Schoolhouse, also known locally as the Little Red Schoolhouse or the Lincoln School, located in Brunswick
, New York
, United States
, is a one-room schoolhouse built circa 1830 or 1837 that was home to grades one
through eight
until the consolidation of Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
in 1952. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) on July 3, 2008 and a dedication ceremony for the accomplishment was held on June 12, 2009.
The building, located on New York Route 278
, is still owned by Brunswick Central School District. It is believed to be one of the oldest remaining schoolhouses in Rensselaer County.
The schoolhouse was built either in 1830 or 1837—though sources disagree on which—and served as a local grade school for more than a century. It hosted children ranging from grade one to eight together in one classroom. The district was centered around Clums Corners and was originally designated District 11 until being renamed District 6 sometime between 1854 and 1862.
The structure was built on land donated by Luther and Olive Eddy, who owned a large tract of farmland adjacent to the current lot. Luther Eddy later became the first town superintendent for education in 1844.
After the consolidation of Brunswick Central School District in the 1950s, the school was closed. At one point, it was reopened for a year to accommodate the large student population on the new school's campus.
It was later used as a garage by the school district. The west wall was removed to accommodate vehicles. After that, it was used as a storage house by the district.
During the 1970s, the exterior of the building was restored by the local Kiwanis
, including replacing the west wall which had been removed. The building was then used by the Brunswick Historical Society
as a museum. By 2007, most of the interior was refurbished by donations of time and materials from local residents.
Beginning in the mid 2000s, an effort was made by the Brunswick Town Historian to add the site to National Register of Historic Places
. This would be the second former schoolhouse in the town to be listed on the NRHP, the Garfield School
being the first. Following an interior restoration that was completed in 2007, the site was added to the register on July 3, 2008 as District No. 6 Schoolhouse.
Brunswick, New York
Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...
, New York
New York
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, United States
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, is a one-room schoolhouse built circa 1830 or 1837 that was home to grades one
First grade
First grade is a year of primary education in schools in the United States and English-speaking provinces of Canada. It is the first school year after kindergarten...
through eight
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
until the consolidation of Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick Central School District is a rural fringe central school district located east of the city of Troy whose main campus resides in the town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The district has two operating school buildings: Tamarac Elementary School and Tamarac...
in 1952. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
(NRHP) on July 3, 2008 and a dedication ceremony for the accomplishment was held on June 12, 2009.
The building, located on New York Route 278
New York State Route 278
New York State Route 278 is a state highway in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The route, in length, is located entirely in the town of Brunswick...
, is still owned by Brunswick Central School District. It is believed to be one of the oldest remaining schoolhouses in Rensselaer County.
History
The structure was built on land donated by Luther and Olive Eddy, who owned a large tract of farmland adjacent to the current lot. Luther Eddy later became the first town superintendent for education in 1844.
After the consolidation of Brunswick Central School District in the 1950s, the school was closed. At one point, it was reopened for a year to accommodate the large student population on the new school's campus.
It was later used as a garage by the school district. The west wall was removed to accommodate vehicles. After that, it was used as a storage house by the district.
During the 1970s, the exterior of the building was restored by the local Kiwanis
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International is an international, coeducational service club founded in 1915. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current membership is 240,000 members in 7,700 clubs in 80 nations...
, including replacing the west wall which had been removed. The building was then used by the Brunswick Historical Society
Brunswick Historical Society
Brunswick Historical Society is the local historical society serving the town of Brunswick, New York, United States. It was organized in 1974 and officially chartered in 1981. It moved into its first and current home, the Garfield School in Eagle Mills, in 1988...
as a museum. By 2007, most of the interior was refurbished by donations of time and materials from local residents.
Beginning in the mid 2000s, an effort was made by the Brunswick Town Historian to add the site to National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. This would be the second former schoolhouse in the town to be listed on the NRHP, the Garfield School
Garfield School (Brunswick, New York)
The District #2 Schoolhouse, known locally as the Garfield School and also known as Brunswick District No. 2 School, located in Brunswick, New York, United States, is a two-room schoolhouse built and opened in 1881. It hosted local students until the consolidation of Brunswick Central School...
being the first. Following an interior restoration that was completed in 2007, the site was added to the register on July 3, 2008 as District No. 6 Schoolhouse.