Ames Schoolhouse
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About Ames Schoolhouse
Ames Schoolhouse, at 450 Washington St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 31, 1983. It was among the first 4 of Dedham’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 534 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isSchool building in Dedham, Massachusetts. 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 · 70 MB · National Archives↗1898 to today
- 1898Built
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
450 Washington St., Dedham · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Ames SchoolhouseStart here
- 2
Norfolk County CourthouseGreek Revival · 0.2 mi on - 3
Dedham Village Historic DistrictFederal · 0.2 mi on
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Ames Schoolhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ames Schoolhouse
Is Ames Schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 31, 1983 (Register number 83004284).
Is Ames Schoolhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Norfolk County Courthouse, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Ames Schoolhouse?
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 Ames Schoolhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 70 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 63796312 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.