D. Newlin Fell School, Schule in den Vereinigten Staaten
D. Newlin Fell School is a three-story brick school building in South Philadelphia, designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and built between 1922 and 1924. The structure displays Colonial Revival style with a symmetrical front, two projecting entrances framed in stone, and traditional brick detailing crowned by a parapet.
Built between 1922 and 1924 during a period of population growth in South Philadelphia, the school was constructed to meet increasing educational needs in the neighborhood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, recognizing its value to the city's architectural and educational history.
The school bears the name of D. Newlin Fell, a former Pennsylvania Supreme Court judge. This connection to local judicial history gives the building a place in the community's understanding of its own past.
The school building features a raised basement designed to prevent flooding while providing additional space. Visitors can observe the sturdy brick construction and traditional design that has endured for nearly a century and remains functional today.
Architect Irwin T. Catharine was one of Philadelphia's most prolific school designers during the 1920s, shaping the appearance of many educational buildings across the city. This school stands as an example of his consistent approach to functional and appealing school design from that period.
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