Pullen Corner School
Also known as: "Hot Potato School"667 Great Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island
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RI SH 05 1
Photo taken by Chester Gehman in July 2021
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Coordinates:
+41.90616, -71.4275741°54'22" N, 71°25'39" W
Description
"Pullen Corner School became commonly known as the 'Hot Potato School' because the superintendent was amused by the fact that the teacher, Estelle Collier, would cook potatoes donated from a local farm so that the children could have hot lunches." (Informational sign)
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1984
- Reference number
- 84002039
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Level of significance
- Local
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- School
- Period of significance
- 1825-1849
- Significant year
- ca. 1840
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 3
Update Log
- July 27, 2021: New photos from Chester Gehman
- July 26, 2021: Updated by Chester Gehman: Schoolhouse has been relocated to Chase Farm Park on Great Road
- December 20, 2017: New Street View added by Brian Bartlett