Thomas Mifflin School Explained

Thomas Mifflin School
Location:3624 Conrad Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates:40.0135°N -75.1916°W
Built:1936
Architect:Irwin T. Catharine
Builder:John McShain, Inc.
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Added:November 18, 1988
Refnum:88002301

The Thomas Mifflin School is an historic, American school that is located in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.

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

History and architectural features

Designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1936, this historic structure is a -story, L-shaped, brick building that sits on a raised basement. Created in the Colonial Revival style, it features a large brick and wood clock tower, gable roof, and rounded gables. Additions were built in 1966 and 1968.[1] The school was named for American merchant and politician Thomas Mifflin (1744–1800).

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

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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|H054828_01D.pdf}} Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Thomas Mifflin School]. 2012-07-03. Jefferson M. Moak. PDF. May 1987.