Schoolhouses
Historic schoolhouses from the 1700' and 1800's.
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Little Red Schoolhouse, Granby CT
The Little Red Schoolhouse in Granby, Connecticut, is a charming slice of New England history with a second life as a cozy retreat. Originally built in 1877, it served as District 9’s schoolhouse until 1948, educating generations of local children within its pine-floored walls.Today, it’s been lovingly restored and repurposed as a vacation rental, offering guests a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort. Located in West Granby, the schoolhouse is nestled among scenic fields and farms, with nearby walking trails and even a picturesque waterfall hike. Inside, you’ll find antique windows, a turntable with vintage records, and a trunk full of board games—perfect for a nostalgic escape.It’s also…
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Old Stone Schoolhouse, Farmington CT
The Old Stone Schoolhouse in Farmington, Connecticut, has quite a history. It was built around 1790 to serve students in Farmington and Unionville CT. It originally served the West District as a schoolhouse. The brownstone used for its construction was sourced from a local quarry and transported by ox-drawn wagons. The schoolhouse operated until 1872, when enrollment exceeded 40 students, leading to the construction of a new frame schoolhouse nearby. After its time as a school, the building had several uses—it was briefly owned by Simon Manus, a former slave and Civil War veteran, before being repurposed as a religious and social center. Over the years, it was known as…
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First District Schoolhouse, Harwinton CT
Cheryl, myself and Molly headed out to Harwinton to add this beautiful old schoolhouse to our collection. They watched from my truck. I put a rain cover on my cameras to protect it from the light rain that was falling that day (although not really visible in the pictures). The First District Schoolhouse in Harwinton, Connecticut, has quite a history! Originally built in 1840, it was one of 12 one-room district schoolhouses in the town. The building was relocated in 1972 by the Harwinton Lions Club to its current spot across from the post office on Route 118, and it was restored the following year by the Harwinton Historical Society.…
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Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse, So.Windsor CT
The Pleasant Valley One-Room Schoolhouse is also known as the Pleasant Valley District #5 Schoolhouse. It was originally built in 1862 to replace an earlier school from 1837 and served students until 1952. Today, it functions as a museum showcasing South Windsor’s history. As far as one and two room schoolhouses go, this ones a beauty! All photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61mp, mirrorless camera and a Sony 24-70 f2.8 GMII lens at various settings.
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District School # 3, Glastonbury CT
This post is part of a continuing series called “one room schoolhouses”. To view other one room schoolhouses in CT and RI access the search menu in the top right corner of the homepage and enter “schoolhouse”. While in Glastonbury I photographed the Distinct School No. 3, built in 1820. It was known as the Green School because it served students from the Hubbard Green area. It first opened to students in 1820 and in 1934, it was converted into a private residence, making it one of the schoolhouses that now serves as a home. 1 1 Information above derived from Microsoft Copilot Photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61mp, mirrorless…
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Southwest District Schoolhouse, Bloomfield CT
This post is part of a continuing series called “one room schoolhouses”. To view other one room schoolhouses in CT and RI access the search menu in the top right corner of the homepage and enter “schoolhouse”. The Southwest District School at 430 Simsbury Rd., in Bloomfield, CT, is a historic one-room schoolhouse built in 1858. Constructed from locally quarried stone, it replaced an earlier wooden structure that had burned down. The school remained in operation until 1923, serving the rural agricultural families of the area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and is currently owned by the Wintonbury Historical Society. Due to its…
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The Old Farm School, Bloomfield CT
This post is part of a continuing series called “one room schoolhouses”. To view other one room schoolhouses in CT and RI access the search menu in the top right corner of the homepage and enter “schoolhouse”. Cheryl, myself and our dog Molloy stopped by this historic two room schoolhouse to add it to our collection. The Old Farm School, also known as the Brick School, in Bloomfield, Connecticut is a historic schoolhouse located at the intersection of Park Avenue and School Street in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Built in 1796, it holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving public building in Bloomfield. Before the brick structure was constructed, a log…
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Keeney One Room Schoolhouse, Manchester CT
Kenney Schoolhouse 106 Hartford Rd. Manchester CT (860) 647-9983 This post is part of a continuing series called “one room schoolhouses”. To view other one room schoolhouses in CT and RI access the search menu in the top right corner of the homepage and enter “schoolhouse”. The Keeney One Room Schoolhouse in Manchester, Connecticut, has a fascinating history. Originally built around 1751 on Keeney Street, it was one of five schools authorized by the local ecclesiastical society to serve the community. This schoolhouse was part of a system where small villages or scattered farms had their own schools due to the difficulty of travel in early Connecticut—bad roads, rare…
