Difference between revisions of "Oaklawn School For Girls"
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− | The | + | 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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[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | ||
[[Category:Closed Institution]] | [[Category:Closed Institution]] | ||
[[Category:Rhode Island]] | [[Category:Rhode Island]] |
Latest revision as of 17:39, 26 January 2017
Oaklawn School For Girls | |
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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.