Kennedy Crossan School
United States historic place
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The Kennedy Crossan Academics Plus Elementary School is a historic, American elementary school building in the Burholme neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Location7350 Bingham St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°03′44″N 75°04′53″W
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1922–1924
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Kennedy Crossan School, October 2010 | |
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| Location | 7350 Bingham St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°03′44″N 75°04′53″W |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1922–1924 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002261[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 Irwin T. Catharine and built between 1922 and 1924, this historic structure is a two-story, nine-bay, brick building that sits on a raised basement. Created in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features a central entrance with arched opening and stone surround and a crenellated brick parapet.[2]