Politz Hebrew Academy
United States historic place
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The Politz Yeshiva and Bais Yaakov, formerly known as Politz Hebrew Academy and the William C. Jacobs School and the Fayette School, is a historic American school that is located in the Bustleton neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fayette School | |
Fayette School, October 2010 | |
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| Location | 9225 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°04′50″N 75°02′21″W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1855, 1915 |
| Architect | Samuel Sloan, |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003295[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
History and architectural features
This historic building consists of an original section that was designed by Samuel Sloan in 1855 and the main building, which was built in 1915. The original building is a two-story, stone building sheathed in stucco. The 1915 building is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, rectangular brick building in the Colonial Revival style. It features a hipped roof and gable dormers.[2]
