Francis M. Drexel School, Schule in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Francis M. Drexel School was a three-story brick school building designed by architect Joseph Anschutz in 1888 on South 16th Street in Philadelphia. It featured Victorian-style architecture with three chimneys on its front face and housed both elementary and secondary students.
The school was founded in 1888 and served as an example of late-19th-century school design in Philadelphia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 but was demolished in February 2010.
The school honored Francis Martin Drexel and reflected the family's deep commitment to education and charitable work in Philadelphia. It stood as a physical reminder of efforts to provide schooling to working-class and marginalized communities.
Built in 1888, the building featured moveable classroom walls for flexible room arrangements and coatrooms for student belongings. Over time, it was updated with electric lighting and enlarged windows to improve natural light and visibility.
The Drexel family was more than just school supporters but pioneers in helping marginalized communities through education. Katherine Drexel, a niece connected to the family, was beatified by the Church for dedicating her life to teaching Native American and African-American communities.
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