Little Red Schoolhouse (Brunswick, New York)
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The District #6 Schoolhouse, also known locally as the Little Red Schoolhouse [3] located in Brunswick, New York, United States, is a one-room schoolhouse built c. 1830[2] or 1837[1] that was home to grades one through eight until the consolidation of Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District in 1952.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on July 3, 2008[4] and a dedication ceremony for the accomplishment was held on June 12, 2009.[2]
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District No. 1 Schoolhouse | |
Location | Clums Corners, North Greenbush, New York |
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Nearest city | Troy |
Coordinates | 42°45′4.29″N 73°34′28.8″W |
Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha)[1] |
Built | c. 1830[2] or 1837[1] |
Architectural style | Greek revival[1] |
NRHP reference No. | 08000582 |
Added to NRHP | July 3, 2008 |
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The building, located on New York Route 278, is still owned by Brunswick Central School District.[2] It is believed to be one of the oldest remaining schoolhouses in Rensselaer County.[1]