John Marshall School
United States historic place
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The John Marshall Elementary School is a historic elementary school that is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
John Marshall School | |
John Marshall School, September 2010 | |
  Location within Philadelphia  Location within Pennsylvania  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 1501 Sellers St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°00′53″N 75°05′15″W |
| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1909–1910 |
| Built by | David Peoples |
| Architect | Henry deCourcy Richards |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002298[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1988 |
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
History and architectural features
Designed by Henry deCourcy Richards, this historic structure was built between 1909 and 1910, and is a three-story, five-bay by three-bay, brick building that sits on a raised basement. Designed in the Colonial Revival style, it has a three-story, rear brick addition that was built in 1922. It features a pedimented cornice, brick parapet, projecting central section, and a two-story arched opening above the main entrance.[2] The school was named for Chief Justice John Marshall.