“Grammar School”

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At the turn of the 20th century, some towns in New England found it necessary to expand their schools as large numbers of new immigrants arrived from Eastern Europe. In 1913, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, built its largest school ever, with two floors and a full basement of classrooms. The school was state-of-the-art, with elaborate ventilation systems and indoor plumbing, both deemed important for the health of the students.

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Item typePostcard
PhotographerUnidentified
Date1913
PlaceSouth Deerfield, Massachusetts
TopicEducation, Literacy
Immigration
Eastern European
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Printing
Catalog #1997.08.01.0027
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Grammar School. Photograph. 1913. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-0027/. Accessed on December 9, 2024.

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