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The oaklawn school for girls was the sister school of the  Sockanosset Boys School. It was built in 1880 on 18 acres witch was purchased from Job Wilbur. Located at  the New London Turnpike at what is now Brayton Avenue. the spot was picked because of its distance from the other institutions. The land is now softball fields at Brayton park.
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The Oaklawn School For Girls was the sister school of the  Sockanosset Boys School. It was built in 1880 on 18 acres witch was purchased from Job Wilbur. Located at  the New London Turnpike at what is now Brayton Avenue. The spot was picked because of its distance from the other institutions. The land is now softball fields at Brayton park.
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 26 January 2017

Oaklawn School For Girls
Construction Began 1880
Current Status Demolished
Building Style Cottage Plan
Location Cranston



The Oaklawn School For Girls was the sister school of the Sockanosset Boys School. It was built in 1880 on 18 acres witch was purchased from Job Wilbur. Located at the New London Turnpike at what is now Brayton Avenue. The spot was picked because of its distance from the other institutions. The land is now softball fields at Brayton park.

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