Universal Alcorn Charter Elementary School Explained

James Alcorn School
Location:3200 Dickinson St.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.9351°N -75.1976°W
Built:1931–1932
Architect:Irwin T. Catharine
Architecture:Late Gothic Revival
Added:November 18, 1988
Refnum:88002225

The Universal Alcorn Charter Elementary School is an American charter school that is located in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

Beginning in 2012 the elementary levels remained at the original building while middle school classes began to be taught in the former King of Peace Catholic School.[1]

History and architectural features

Originally known as the James Alcorn School, this building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built between 1931 and 1932. It is a three-story, nine-bay, yellow brick building that sits on a raised basement. Created in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features two projecting entrances with stone surrounds, a central entrance with arched opening, a two-story projecting bay window, and a crenellated parapet.[2]

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

Notes and References

  1. https://southphillyreview.com/2012/09/06/james-alcorn-middle-years-academy-to-open-friday/?amp
  2. 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|H102531_01D.pdf}} Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: James Alcorn School ]. 2012-07-03. Jefferson M. Moak. PDF. May 1987.