Thomas K. Finletter School
Thomas K. Finletter School | |
 Thomas K. Finletter School, October 2010 | |
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| Location | 6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929-1930 |
| Architect | Catharine, Irwin T. |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002271[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1988 |
Thomas K. Finletter School is a historic school building located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1929-1930. It is a three-story, eight bay yellow brick building on a raised basement 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 grandfather of American lawyer, politician, and statesman Thomas K. Finletter (1893-1980).
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
References
- ^ a b "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 2012-06-16.
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