William T. Tilden Middle School
United States historic place
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The William T. Tilden Middle School is a historic, American middle school in the Paschall neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Location6601 Elmwood Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39.9215°N 75.2324°W
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1926–1927
William J. Tilden Junior High School | |
William J. Tilden Junior High School, June 2010 | |
  Location within Philadelphia  Location within Pennsylvania  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 6601 Elmwood Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.9215°N 75.2324°W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1926–1927 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003337[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1986 |
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
Designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built between 1926 and 1927, this historic structure is a three-story, eleven-bay, brick and limestone building that was created in the Late Gothic Revival style. It features projecting end bays with one-story entrances, brick piers, and a crenellated parapet.[2]
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]