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West Newton English and Classical School, also known as the Allen School, was a model school in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1854 by Nathaniel Topliff Allen (1823–1903), an educator and protege of Horace Mann. [1]
26 de dic. de 2017 · West Newton English and Classical School. Topics. Schools -- Massachusetts -- Newton. Publisher. Press of John Wilson and Sons. Collection. statelibrarypennsylvania; americana. Contributor. State Library of Pennsylvania.
Allen purchased the homestead consisting of the Greek revival house, dormitory, and barn in 1854, and funded the West Newton English and Classical School that same year. The school was progressive in every way, providing equal educational opportunities for girls as well as boys in racially mixed classes even before the Civil War.
West Newton English and Classical School, also known as the Allen School, was a model school in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1854 by Nathaniel Topliff Allen (1823–1903), an educator and protege of Horace Mann.
Learn about the history of education reform and abolitionism in West Newton, where Horace Mann, Nathaniel Allen, Cyrus Peirce and others lived and taught. See photos and locations of their homes and schools, including the Allen House and the Normal School.
The village also became well known for its superior private schools, particularly the West Newton English and Classical School, founded by Nathaniel T. Allen. The typical suburban dwelling in West Newton was wooden and occupied a generous lot planted with ornamental trees and gardens.
19 de feb. de 2021 · This series consists of the records of the Model School, part of the State Normal School at West Newton where Nathaniel Allen taught from 1848 to 1853; the West Newton English and Classical School, familiarly known as the Allen School, where Nathaniel Allen served as principal from 1854 to 1900; and the Misses Allen School for Girls ...
