Rahul Sharma (Editor)

Thomas K. Finletter School

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Built
  
1929–1930

NRHP Reference #
  
88002271

Area
  
1 ha

Architect
  
Irwin T. Catharine

Architectural style
  
Art Deco

Added to NRHP
  
November 18, 1988

Phone
  
+1 215-276-5265

Thomas K. Finletter School

Location
  
6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

MPS
  
Philadelphia Public Schools TR

Address
  
6100 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA

District
  
School District of Philadelphia

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.

References

Thomas K. Finletter School Wikipedia