Adams Academy
8 Adams St., Quincy, Massachusetts
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Coordinates:
+42.25384, -71.0060742°15'14" N, 71°00'22" W
Description
This rough granite building trimmed in brick is a superb example of the work of architectural partners William Robert Ware and Henry Van Brunt. Designed in 1869 in High Gothic style, it is the first American building based on principles established by French architect Violet-le-Duc, whereby polychromed elevations are carefully arranged to reflect rational structural principles. Former president John Adams conceived the idea of the academy, gave the site, and provided the funds with which it was eventually built. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, April 19, 1994
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1974
- Reference number
- 74000379
- Architectural styles
- Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Late Gothic Revival; Victorian: Gothic; Other architectural type; High Victorian Gothic
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Levels of significance
- National; State
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic functions
- School; Library
- Current functions
- Library; Museum
- Period of significance
- 1850-1874
- Significant year
- 1869
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 1
Non-contributing structures: 4
Non-contributing sites: 1
Update Log
- February 15, 2015: New Street View added by Michael Miller