Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation

Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation
Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation, May 2010
Location 1301 Spring Garden St.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 39°57′43″N 75°09′37″W / 39.962°N 75.1602°W / 39.962; -75.1602Coordinates: 39°57′43″N 75°09′37″W / 39.962°N 75.1602°W / 39.962; -75.1602
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built 1926–1927
Architect Irwin T. Catharine
Architectural style Late Gothic Revival, Ecclesiastical Gothic
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).

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1] The school has since closed and been turned into lofts.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  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.
  3. ↑ "Iconic Mural Arts Lofts Receives $16.2 Million Construction Loan for Historic Renovation Plans". MultifamilyBiz.com. February 15, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2017.


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