Edwin Forrest School
United States historic place
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Edwin Forrest School is a public elementary school located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is within the School District of Philadelphia.
Location7300 Cottage St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°02′04″N 75°02′09″W
Area3.2 acres (1.3 ha)
Built1928–1929
Edwin Forrest School | |
Edwin Forrest School, September 2010 | |
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| Location | 7300 Cottage St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°02′04″N 75°02′09″W |
| Area | 3.2 acres (1.3 ha) |
| Built | 1928–1929 |
| Architect | Catharine, Irwin T. |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002273[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1988 |
It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1928–1929. It is a three-story, eight-bay, yellow brick building in the Art Deco style. It features an arched entryway with terra cotta trim, terra cotta cornice, and brick parapet.[2] It was named for actor Edwin Forrest (1806–1872).
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
Students zoned to Forrest are also zoned to Austin Meehan Middle School and Abraham Lincoln High School.[3]