Olney Elementary School | |
Location | 5301 North Water St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°01′52″N75°07′15″W / 40.0311°N 75.1209°W Coordinates: 40°01′52″N75°07′15″W / 40.0311°N 75.1209°W |
Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
Built | 1900–1901 |
Built by | W.J. Smith |
Architect | Andrew Sauer |
Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
NRHP reference No. | 86003311 [1] |
Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
Olney Elementary School is an historic, American elementary school that is located in the Olney 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 1986. [1]
Built between 1900 and 1901, this historic structure is a two-story, ashlar and smooth limestone building that was designed in the Georgian Revival style. It features a projecting pedimented center bay and arched limestone entrance surround. [2]
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [1]
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