Built in 1887, it is a good local example of transitional Queen Anne/Colonial Revival architecture, and a significant reminder of the town's rapid growth in the late 19th century.

It is a two-story brick structure with a hip roof topped by a cupola.

The main facade is divided into three sections, the center one, which contains the entrance, projecting slightly.

In addition to general population growth occasioned by the improved economy, the need for additional schools was prompted by state requirements mandating education for children to the age of sixteen.

It was designed by Charles Rathbun of Pittsfield, and completed at a cost of $20,000.