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Explore > St. Joseph's High School, Coalition for a Better Acre > Learn More
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St. Joseph’s High School has long been at the center of the culturally and ethnically diverse Acre neighborhood in Lowell. Although closed in 1991, the school’s cupola remains a skyline landmark in the surrounding neighborhood. St. Joseph’s High School received a $5000 award in recognition of its participation in the Partners in Preservation 2009 initiative.
What is the historical significance of this site?
St. Joseph’s High School was established in 1892 to serve the growing population of French-Canadian immigrants in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood. The neighborhood, a bastion of cultural diversity, was once home to French, Greek and Irish communities and is now home to Latino and Southeast Asian populations. The dilapidated state of the building is compounded by its high visibility along the neighborhood skyline and its location at a gateway to downtown.
What is the current use of the site?
St. Joseph’s High School is currently vacant, and has been since 1991 when the school was consolidated into Lowell Catholic High School.
Why this site needs your continued support:
For more than a century, the roof and cupola of the Acre High School have provided a landmark for the Acre Neighborhood, home to many immigrant populations over the years. Restoration of St. Joseph’s roof will not only brighten a prominent city landmark, but also return the building to its status as a living monument to the neighborhood’s diverse heritage.
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St. Joseph’s High School, Coalition for a Better Acre, is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
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