Coughlin School
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About Coughlin School
Coughlin School, at 1975 Pleasant St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1983. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 91 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Fall River MRA.
What it isHistoric school building in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. 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 · 7 MB · National Archives↗1893 to today
- 1893Built, designed by Frank Irving Cooper
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
1975 Pleasant St., Fall River · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
11 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Romanesque style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque.
Memories of Coughlin School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Coughlin School
Is Coughlin School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1983 (Register number 83000658).
Is Coughlin School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is PT BOAT 796 (torpedo boat), 2.3 miles away.
Can you visit Coughlin 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 Coughlin School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 63789493 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.