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McCarthy-Towne School
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An elementary school on Charter Rd, in the middle of things: 98 places within a five-minute walk. One of 60 schools & childcare in Acton.
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On the National Register since 2011
Acton High School
Acton High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 22, 2011. It is significant for its architecture, town planning and education at the local level. Its architecture is described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals and Renaissance Revival.
The old Acton High School, also known as the McCarthy-Towne Elementary School, is a historic school building at 3 Charter Road in Acton, Massachusetts. Built in 1925, this Renaissance Revival building served as the town's high school for 30 years, and then as an elementary school for 45. It was the town's first purpose-built high school. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
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98 places within a five-minute walk of McCarthy-Towne School.
🍽️EatSanta Fe Burrito Grill Acton2 min walk🎁BrowseQuill & Press2 min walk☕Grab a coffeeStarbucks3 min walk🎭See some artOpen Door Theater4 min walk
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Merriam Elementary SchoolElementary school
1 min walk🌳Parker Damon BuildingPublic service and government
1 min walk🤝Acton-boxborough Community CompassCharity organization
1 min walk🏫Acton-boxborough Regional School District Community EducationSchool district offices
1 min walk🤝Acton-Boxborough United WayCommunity services non profits
2 min walk🏋️Acton Community Ed. VolleyballGym
2 min walkWhere it is
Directions →11 Charter Rd
The nearest neighbor is Merriam Elementary School, 1 min walk away.
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Address
11 Charter Rd
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Phone
(978) 264-3377
Website
http://mct.abschools.org/
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.