Thomas K. Finletter School Explained

Thomas K. Finletter School
Location:6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.0436°N -75.1194°W
Built:1929–1930
Architect:Irwin T. Catharine
Architecture:Art Deco
Added:November 18, 1988
Refnum:88002271

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.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

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.[1] It was named for the judge Thomas K. Finletter.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H096033_01D.pdf}} Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Thomas K. Finletter School ]. 2012-06-16. Jefferson M. Moak. PDF. May 1987.