Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation

Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation
Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation, May 2010
Location 1301 Spring St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°57′44″N 75°9′36″W / 39.96222°N 75.16000°WCoordinates: 39°57′44″N 75°9′36″W / 39.96222°N 75.16000°W
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built 1926–1927
Architect Catharine, Irwin T.
Architectural style Late Gothic Revival, Other, Ecclesiastical Gothic
Governing body Local
MPS Philadelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP Reference # 86003335[1]
Added to NRHP December 4, 1986

Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation is a historic school building located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1926–1927. It is a five-story, brick building on a limestone base and grade-level basement in the Late Gothic Revival-style. It features a projecting entrance bay with Gothic arch opening, round arched openings, and decorative spandrel panels. It was used as an "observation school" for teacher education and training.[2] It is named for Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792–1868).

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. ↑ ""National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania"" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes B. Mintz (July 1986). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-16.