Charles W. Henry School, Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Charles W. Henry School is an elementary school building in Philadelphia that spans two stories with red brick and limestone details in colonial revival style. Construction occurred between 1906 and 1908, with additions made during the 1950s and late 1960s to serve the growing community.
The school was founded in 1908 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. An unusual event during construction was a small bomb explosion in 1906 that nevertheless did not prevent the building's completion.
The school is named after Charles W. Henry and shapes the identity of the Mount Airy neighborhood with its red brick presence. Residents view the school grounds as a gathering place for neighborhood events and as a visual anchor point for the community.
The school is located in the Mount Airy neighborhood and sits on grounds of about 2.5 acres with a play area surrounded by red brick walls. The address is 601 Carpenter Lane, and you can reach it at 215-400-3480.
A notable detail is architect Henry deCourcy Richards' involvement in the building's design, with local firm Cramp & Co. executing the construction and giving the structure its solid craftsmanship that continues to define it today.
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