Built 1929–1930 NRHP Reference # 88002271 Area 1 ha | Architectural style Art Deco Added to NRHP November 18, 1988 Phone +1 215-276-5265 | |
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Location 6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MPS Philadelphia Public Schools TR Address 6100 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA Similar Olney Elementary School, Paul L Dunbar School, F Amadee Bregy School, Andrew J Morrison School, D Newlin Fell School | ||
Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School is a historic school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building 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. It was named for the grandfather of American lawyer, politician, and statesman Thomas K. Finletter (1893-1980).
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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