Olney High School
United States historic place From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Olney Charter High School, formerly the Aspira Charter School at Olney,[2] and Olney High School, is a public high school that is located in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Olney High School | |
 Olney High School in September 2010 | |
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| Location | 100 West Duncannon Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 40°01′43″N 75°07′26″W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929–1930 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003312[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
Previously part of the School District of Philadelphia, it was subsequently a charter high school; however, it reverted to a public high school beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
The original historic building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and was built between 1929 and 1930. It is a five-story brick building that sits on a granite base with a five-story tower. Designed in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features Gothic arched openings and limestone details.[3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
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