Founded in 1869, the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is the oldest public day school for the Deaf and hard of hearing in the United States.
Located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, the Horace Mann School is a member of Boston Public Schools, and has a long history of providing education for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Several well-known historical figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller have been associated with Horace Mann School in its earlier years. The Horace Mann School serves students from age three to 22.
Here below is a set of beautiful photos from
City of Boston Archives that shows students, teachers, classrooms and buildings at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the 19th century.
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| A geography class with students and teacher Elsa Hobart, Horace Mann School, Boston, November 11, 1872 |
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| Students in a workshop class at the Warrenton Street school, Horace Mann School, Boston, circa 1870s |
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| Classroom of Mabel Adams with 8 children, Horace Mann School, Boston, circa 1890s |
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| Classroom of Mabel Adams with 9 children, Horace Mann School, Boston, circa 1890s |
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| Classroom scene with teacher and students, Horace Mann School, Boston, circa 1890s |
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