Construction of Bungtown School in Cold Spring Harbor
Date Range
April 23, 1790 – April 25, 1790
Title
Construction of Bungtown School in Cold Spring Harbor
What occurred
In 1790 construction on a one class-room school, which would be named Bungtown School, was constructed. This school was the first public school in Cold Spring Harbor and became known as a “Nursery of Sea Captains” as many of the students that attended this school would go on to pursue careers in the booming Cold Spring Harbor whaling industry. On April 23rd, 1790 George Washington passed through Cold Spring Harbor during the construction of Bungtown School, and is known to have helped raise one the buildings rafters, as well as leaving $1 for the workers.
Location
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Image Citation
Hughes, Robert C. Cold Spring Harbor. Arcadia Publishing, 2014.
Student name(s)
Joey Libretti