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This series of images shows students sitting at study carrels in the academy's library.

An exterior view of the 2nd Academy Building that was built in 1794 (the "wings" on either side were added in 1821). Fire destroyed the building on December 18, 1870.

A postcard, printed sometime between 1903 and 1914, showing the third Academy Building and Alumni Hall (currently the Frederick R. Mayer Art Center).

Two images of the old wooden benches in the Assembly Hall in the Academy Building. It was perfectly acceptable for boys to carve their names or initials into the wooden benches, as well as Harkness tables. The benches were replaced with padded…

An unidentified student ringing the school bell in the Academy Building.

The first Academy Building when it was under private ownership on Front Street. The roof shown had been altered from its original hip-roof style.

The front of the 1st Academy Building when it was located on Tan Lane. Lamont Hall can be seen in the background.

A three-quarter view of the 1st Academy Building. The Lamont Infirmary (now the Lamont Health and Wellness Center) can be seen in the background.

A view of what was left of the foundation of the 2nd Academy Building after it was destroyed by fire on December 18, 1870.

A view of the 2nd Academy Building (1794-1870) from Front Street. This is the earliest Archives photograph showing the Academy Yard and fence.