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Washington School
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National Register of Historic Places

Washington School

On the National Register since 198442 years
Listed 1984New Britain

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Washington School

Washington School, at High and Carmody Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 19, 1984. It was among the first 7 of New Britain’s 21 listings. The Register lists it for its education, politics and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 3.3 acres.

What it isHistoric former school building at 370 High Street in New Britain, Connecticut. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 137 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Washington School

High and Carmody Sts., New Britain

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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14 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Washington School

Is Washington School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 19, 1984 (Register number 84001053).

Is Washington School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hill-Stead, 3.5 miles away.

Can you visit Washington School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Washington School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 137 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132354689 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.