Thomas K. Finletter School
Thomas K. Finletter School | |
Thomas K. Finletter School, October 2010 | |
| Location | 6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°2′37″N 75°7′10″W / 40.04361°N 75.11944°W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929–1930 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002271[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1988 |
The Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School is a historic, American school in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
History and architectural features
This historic building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built between 1929 and 1930. It is a three-story, eight-bay, yellow brick building that sits on a raised basement. Created in the Art Deco style, it features a colorful arched entryway with terra cotta trim and terra cotta panels.[2] It was named for the judge Thomas K. Finletter.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Jefferson M. Moak (May 1987). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Thomas K. Finletter School" (PDF). Retrieved June 16, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Thomas K. Finletter School at the Wayback Machine (archive index)