Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts)

For the preparatory school in Groton, see Lawrence Academy (Groton, Massachusetts). For other uses, see Lawrence Academy.
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts) is located in Cape Cod
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts)
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts) is located in Massachusetts
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts)
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts) is located in the United States
Lawrence Academy (Falmouth, Massachusetts)
LocationFalmouth, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°33′9″N 70°36′57″W / 41.55250°N 70.61583°W / 41.55250; -70.61583
Built1834
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.98000123 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 20, 1998

The Lawrence Academy is a historic former school building at 20 Academy Lane in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Built in 1834, it is one of Falmouth's finest Greek Revival buildings. At first operated as a private academy, it served as Falmouth's high school from 1891 to 1895, and then as civic hall for a variety of veterans organizations. The building currently houses the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Falmouth Chamber of Commerce