| Lyman School for Boys | |
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 Lyman Hall and Chauncy Cottage (Induction Center) | |
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United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°17′15″N 71°37′45″W / 42.28750°N 71.62917°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Reform School |
| Established | 1846 |
| Closed | 1971 |
| Head of school | John Borys (1956-1960) |
| Staff | 40 |
| Faculty | 20 |
| Grades | Males 9 to 18 years of age |
| Number of students | 400 |
| Campus size | 1,000 acres (400 ha) |
| Affiliation | Massachusetts Youth Service Board (now DYS) |
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Lyman School for Boys | |
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| Location | Jct. of Oak and South Sts., Westborough, Massachusetts |
| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Built | 1847 |
| Architect | George Clough, et al. |
| Architectural style | Federal, Queen Anne, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| MPS | Massachusetts State Hospitals And State Schools MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000693[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 25, 1994 |
The Lyman School for Boys was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in c. 1884 and operated until c. 1971. The institution opened following the closure of the State Reform School for Boys in Westborough. The school was named for its principal benefactor, philanthropist Theodore Lyman, who served as mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1834 to 1836. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.