The Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, has a unique rustic architecture. It would be as comfortable in rural England as in a suburb of Hartford, Connecticut.
The architect of many buildings at Avon Old Farms was Theodate Pope Riddle, who was featured in a post from December.
The school is a boarding school for boys in grades 9 through 12. The best known alumnus, at least to me, is Brian Leetch, who played hockey on three Olympic teams and had an illustrious 18-year National Hockey League career. Leetch was with the New York Rangers for most of that time and has been called the best American-born hockey player of all-time.
19 comments:
What a beautiful building. It looks part fairytale, part Harry Potter!
The bricks and stone make this building look so sturdy. Unique architecture.
What a unique building, it certainly would fit into the English countryside. I especially like the slate roof and the windows.
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If you had asked, I would not have placed this building in the U.S. It is a fascinating structure. Looks a bit stern and forbidding. I don't think I would like to go to school there!
I really like the windows too and the reflections!
Beautiful photos. I like the windows and icicyles.
Jack...these are absolutely incredible!!!! What beautiful architecture!
GREAT captures!
These photos are great. I love the unique design of this building. You are so right, I could picture it in rural England as well as rural New England.
Oh I love this, it's fantastic. Like Stratford-upon-Avon. Makes me want to time travel. Beautiful photos.
Lovely old building! Even a modernist like me can love it!
Awesome architecture! Love the patterns made by the bricks on the walls and the wooden structure and textures in the top shot.
It's wonderful! I love this kind of architecture, and you're right, it might be England!
Amazing architecture for a farm!
Thanks for sharing your superb pics;o)
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It is really beautiful. Such an old world feel.
A lovely photo of an English Tudor style building
An amazing place, it seems incredible that some lucky souls are allowed to actually live there, even if for a while!
This is soooo pretty!
I hope they have a nice fireplace inside?
Oh my! This third photo has it all for me... icicles, architecture, paned windows, snow, reflections, and perfect composition! Love it!
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I lost my virginity in that building. My how I miss school.
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