West Hill School (Canajoharie, New York) Explained

West Hill School
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:3 Otsego St., Canajoharie, New York
Coordinates:42.9047°N -74.5736°W
Built:1891
Architect:Russell, Archimedes
Architecture:Romanesque
Added:April 11, 2002
Refnum:02000359

West Hill School is a historic school building located at Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. It was designed by prominent local architect Archimedes Russell (1840–1915) and built 1891–1893. It is a -story, stone masonry institutional building. It features a stone tower with open belfry containing the original school bell. It continued in educational use for over 100 years.[1] It was constructed on the site of the Canajoharie Academy, where in 1846, Susan B. Anthony began a teaching position as head of the girls division.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is located in the Canajoharie Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: West Hill School. December 2001. 2010-09-11 . Raymond W. Smith. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying five photos.
  2. Web site: Web Wizardry - http://www.web-wizardry.com . Her Story . Susan B. Anthony House . 1906-03-13 . 2016-06-23.