Its Federal style resembles other academy buildings ( including an early building at the Phillips Exeter Academy ) , and its design was for a time attributed to Charles Bulfinch .
The Academy was designed by local designer - builder James Nutter and built in 1809 .
Academy 's Federal style resembles other academy buildings ( including an early building at the Phillips Exeter Academy ) , and its design was for a time attributed to Charles Bulfinch .
The Academy was designed by local designer - builder James Nutter and built in 1809 .