Thompson Street School

The Thompson Street School is a historic school building at 58 Crapo Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The 2+12-story school was built in 1884 to a design by Brownell & Murkland, and features a distinctive blend of Queen Anne, Stick, and Romanesque styling. It was built during a period of rapid growth in the area, and was named for James D. Thompson, a prominent locally-born military leader and politician. It was converted for use as a community center in 1976.[2]

Thompson Street School
Thompson Street School
Thompson Street School is located in Massachusetts
Thompson Street School
Thompson Street School is located in the United States
Thompson Street School
LocationNew Bedford, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°37′17″N 70°55′37″W
Built1884
ArchitectBrownell & Murkland
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.89002329 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 26, 1990

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

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