Henry C. Lea School, Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Henry C. Lea School is a brick school building with stone details located at Locust Street in Philadelphia. The structure has three stories and a raised basement, designed in Late Gothic Revival style with a central bay window and decorative stonework.
The building was designed by architect Henry deCourcy Richards and constructed in 1914. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the late 1980s, officially recognizing it as an important part of the city's heritage.
The school is named after Henry Charles Lea, a historian and community advocate who worked to improve the city. His name represents the commitment to education and public good that the school continues to embody today.
The building is located near Walnut Hill neighborhood, accessible from Locust Street and surrounded by residential areas and shops. There are two playgrounds on the school grounds where visitors can explore the outdoor spaces.
The building was originally a teacher training center known as School of Practice, where future educators developed their teaching skills. Later it was repurposed and now serves as an elementary school with direct partnerships to the University of Pennsylvania for educational programs.
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