Pittsfield in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Grammar School

1889

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Grammar School Marker

Inscription. Designed by renowned architect William Butterfield and constructed by E.B. Hutchinson in association with Pittsfield's esteemed contractor Charles H. Lane, this building initially served as a high school. It also contained primary and secondary grammar school grades. It ceased being a high school in 1892 and a grammar school in 1989. Substantially remodeled, it was dedicated as the new Town Hall in 1995.

Erected by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 43° 18.164′ N, 71° 19.47′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Main Street east of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Stage Depot (a few steps from this marker); Pittsfield NH World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield NH World War I Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Meeting House Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Frederick Douglass' Visit (about 400 feet away); Memorial School (about 600 feet away); Tuttle Mansion (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops at three dozen historical sites that were typical of New England communities more than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Grammar School Marker

Pittsfield Grammar School image. Click for full size.

unknown; via pauloman.com (Public Domain), circa 1906

3. Pittsfield Grammar School

The 1890 building was substantially reconstructed in 1995 to become Pittsfield's Town Hall. The slate floor in the entryway is made of the former school's blackboards.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.