Ames Schoolhouse

Ames Schoolhouse
General information
Architectural style	Colonial Revival Shingle Style
Address	450 Washington St.
Town or city	Dedham, Massachusetts
Country	United States
Construction started	1897
Completed	June 1898
Renovated	2016-2017
Owner	Town of Dedham
Technical details
Floor count	3
Floor area	33,000 sq. ft.
Design and construction
Architect	Luther Greenleaf Albert W. Cobb
Renovating team
Renovating firm	Turowski2 Architecture
Ames Schoolhouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Coordinates	42°14′43″N 71°10′29″W / 42.24528°N 71.17472°W / 42.24528; -71.17472Coordinates: 42°14′43″N 71°10′29″W / 42.24528°N 71.17472°W / 42.24528; -71.17472
Built	1898
Architect	Greenleaf, Luther; Cobb, Albert W.
Architectural style	Colonial Revival Shingle Style
NRHP reference #	83004284
Added to NRHP	March 31, 1983

The Ames Schoolhouse is a historic school building at 450 Washington Street in Dedham, Massachusetts.

The Colonial Revival structure was built in 1897. It was named in honor of American Revolution-era politician Fisher Ames. It is a large H-shaped brick building, with a central section flanked by symmetrical projecting bays on either side. It has a hip roof with a deep dentillated eave, and pilastered corners. The main entrance is set under broad arch at the center, with a Palladian window above. In 1937, it was painted and renovated by the Works Progress Administration.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. At the 2014 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Town of Dedham voted to repurchase the building for $5.85 million and renovate it to be used as a Town Hall and Senior Center.