Thomas K. Finletter School

The Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School is an historic, American school that is located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.

Thomas K. Finletter School
Thomas K. Finletter School, October 2010
Thomas K. Finletter School is located in Philadelphia
Thomas K. Finletter School
Thomas K. Finletter School is located in Pennsylvania
Thomas K. Finletter School
Thomas K. Finletter School is located in the United States
Thomas K. Finletter School
Location6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°2′37″N 75°7′10″W
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1929–1930
ArchitectIrwin T. Catharine
Architectural styleArt Deco
MPSPhiladelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.88002271[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 18, 1988

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

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "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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