Claflin School
A landmark on Washington Park, in the middle of things: 190 places within a five-minute walk. One of 80 history & landmarks in Newton.















On the National Register since 1984

Claflin School
Claflin School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 16, 1984. It is significant for its education and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Late Victorian.
The Claflin School is a historic former school building at 110–112 Washington Park, Newtonville, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick building, with a tall hip roof, projecting side-gabled wings, and a tall central gable section. The main facade is symmetrically arranged, with brick quoining around windows and corners, and entrances set in round-arch openings. Named for William Claflin, it was built in 1891, and…
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