Murdock School
Also known as Old Murdock High School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Murdock School
Murdock School, at Murdock Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 28, 1988. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 91 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric school building in Winchendon, 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 · 52 MB · National Archives↗1887 to today
- 1887Built, designed by Henry Martin Francis
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Murdock Ave., Winchendon · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Murdock SchoolStart here
- 2
Winchendon Village Historic DistrictFederal · 0.3 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ 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 Murdock School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Murdock School
Is Murdock School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 28, 1988 (Register number 87002562).
Is Murdock School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is MacDowell Colony, 15 miles away.
Can you visit Murdock 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 Murdock School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 52 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 63797380 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.