Thomas Powers School
United States historic place
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The Thomas Powers School is a historic school building that is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
LocationFrankford Ave. and Somerset St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates39.9888°N 75.1198°W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1899–1900
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Thomas Powers School, September 2010 | |
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| Location | Frankford Ave. and Somerset St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Coordinates | 39.9888°N 75.1198°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1899–1900 |
| Built by | J.E. & A.J. Pencock |
| Architect | J.W. Anshutz |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003319[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
Built between 1899 and 1900, this historic structure is a three-story, square, granite building with basement. Designed in the Romanesque style, it sits on a stone foundation and features a projecting round arched tower, stepped Flemish gable, and hipped roof with large projecting chimneys.[2]