Thomas K. Finletter School

Thomas K. Finletter School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Thomas K. Finletter School, October 2010
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Location	6101 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40°2′37″N75°7′10″W / 40.04361°N 75.11944°W / 40.04361; -75.11944
Area	3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built	1929–1930
Architect	Irwin T. Catharine
Architectural style	Art Deco
MPS	Philadelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.	88002271 [1]
Added to NRHP	November 18, 1988

The Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School is a historic, American school 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. ^[1]

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. ^[2] It was named for the judge Thomas K. Finletter.

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

References

1. "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" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes Jefferson M. Moak (May 1987). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Thomas K. Finletter School" (PDF). Retrieved June 16, 2012.

External links

• Official website
• Thomas K. Finletter School at the Wayback Machine (archive index)