Thomas K. Finletter School
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Thomas K. Finletter School
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Thomas K. Finletter School, October 2010
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Location | 6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
Built | 1929-1930 |
Architect | Catharine, Irwin T. |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
NRHP Reference # | 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]
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