West Ward School
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About West Ward School
West Ward School, at 39 Prospect St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 6, 1989. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 828 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Wakefield MRA. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗1847 to today
- 1847Built
- 1989Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 37 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
39 Prospect St., Wakefield · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
33 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of West Ward School
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Questions about West Ward School
Is West Ward School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 6, 1989 (Register number 89000748).
Is West Ward School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boardman House, 3.2 miles away.
Can you visit West Ward 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 West Ward School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 63791728 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.