Charles Y. Audenried Junior High School, high school in Pennsylvania, United States
Charles Y. Audenried Junior High School is a three-story brick building constructed between 1930 and 1931 in the Colonial Revival style. It features two prominent entrances with stone framing and columns, a raised basement, and a brick parapet running along the roofline.
The building was designed between 1930 and 1931 by architect Irwin T. Catharine in the Colonial Revival style, reflecting the period's trend toward using traditional styles to convey stability. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and served as a school building for decades before eventually being demolished.
The school served as a community gathering place and shaped many young lives over several decades. Its design reflected the values of order and discipline typical of the period, while its location in a diverse neighborhood brought together people from different cultural backgrounds.
The original building was situated on South 33rd Street and was easily accessible by public transport, with ample space for many classrooms and student facilities. Today, the Modern Universal Audenried Charter High School occupies the site, and visitors interested in local history can learn about the area's past through city archives and historical groups.
The building was designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and was known for its two prominent entrances with stone framing and large columns that gave it a formal and imposing presence. Residents remember school events like plays and sports matches that took place there, making the building a center of neighborhood life.
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