Chinatown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Josiah Quincy School
The Quincy School, opened in 1847, was a model public school conceived by renowned educator Horace Mann. The innovative building was designed by architect Gridley J.F. Bryant. Teachers had their own classrooms and students were separated by grade, very progressive ideas at the time.
In the late 19th century, the Quincy School also offered evening classes for the immigrants of South Cove. The school closed in 1976 and the building became the home of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England. Today, it is a thriving community center, home to many Chinatown organizations.
Erected by The Bostonian Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 42° 20.929′ N, 71° 3.686′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is on Tyler Street north of Tai-Tung Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Tyler St, Boston MA 02111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Shapiro (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tiananmen Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway
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