John M. Patterson School

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John M. Patterson School
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John M. Paterson School, June 2010
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Location7001 Buist Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates 39°54′58″N75°14′12″W / 39.9162°N 75.2367°W / 39.9162; -75.2367
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1920–1921
Built byJohn D. Cassell
ArchitectIrwin T. Catharine
Architectural styleColonial Revival
MPS Philadelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No. 88002305 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 18, 1988

The John M. Patterson School is a historic American elementary school located in the Penrose neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.

Contents

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

History and architectural features

Designed by Irwin T. Catharine, this historic structure was built between 1920 and 1921. It is a three-story, eight-bay by three-bay, brick building that sits on a raised stone basement. Designed in the Colonial Revival-style, it features a large center entrance, stone coping, and a parapet. [2]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-07-07.Note: This includes Jefferson M. Moak (May 1987). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: John M. Paterson School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.