West Hill School (Canajoharie, New York)
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| Location | 3 Otsego St., Canajoharie, New York |
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| Coordinates | 42°54′17″N 74°34′25″W / 42.90472°N 74.57361°WCoordinates: 42°54′17″N 74°34′25″W / 42.90472°N 74.57361°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Russell, Archimedes |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP Reference # | 02000359[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 2002 |
West Hill School is a historic school building located at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. It was designed by prominent local architect Archimedes Russell (1840-1915) and built 1891-1893. It is a 3 1⁄2-story, stone masonry institutional building. It features a stone tower with open belfry containing the original school bell. It continued in educational use for over 100 years.[2] It was constructed on the site of the Canajoharie Academy, where in 1846, Susan B. Anthony began a teaching position as head of the girls division.[3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1] It is located in the Canajoharie Historic District.
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Raymond W. Smith (December 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: West Hill School". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-09-11. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
- ↑ http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/her-story/biography.php
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