District No. 4 School (Petersham, Massachusetts)

The District No. 4 School, also known as the First East School, is a historic school building in Petersham, Massachusetts, built in 1846. This charming single-story wood frame structure, featuring a gable roof and clapboard exterior, is one of the town's oldest surviving school buildings and now serves as a community hall. It has a rich history, originally established as part of a district school system in the 18th century, and remained operational until 1943. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it an interesting site for tourists and researchers interested in local history and education.