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Thomas Powers School

Thomas Powers School

United States historic place

The Thomas Powers School is a historic school building that is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

History and architectural features

Built between 1899 and 1900, this historic structure is a three-story, square, granite building with basement. Designed in the Romanesque style, it sits on a stone foundation and features a projecting round arched tower, stepped Flemish gable, and hipped roof with large projecting chimneys.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. [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: Thomas Powers School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.
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