Located in the southern part of Winslow, the Brick School is one of the oldest surviving district schools in the state. It is a single-story brick building with shingles in the gable ends. The facade faces south, with the entry door on the west and two windows on the east half. This southern facing orientation would have allowed maximum use of sunlight throughout the school day. The interior is made up of a single classroom with a small coatroom and fireplace on the west end. The school was constructed sometime between 1799 and 1820 and was part of School District No. 5 until 1865 when it was no longer used as a schoolhouse. During the nineteenth century, Winslow had as many as fifteen public schools. The schools were constructed throughout the town near pockets of settlement. The Brick School was vacant or used for storage until 1972 when the Winslow Historical Society acquired it. It is now owned by the Town of Winslow.
Year Listed: 1977
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