Joseph W. Catharine School, Schule in den Vereinigten Staaten
Joseph W. Catharine School is a school building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, constructed in the late 1930s by architect Irwin T. Catharine. The three-story yellow brick structure features Moderne-style design with decorative stone details around the main entrance and roof edging.
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1938 by McCloskey & Co. and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The Moderne-style design reflects mid-twentieth-century construction practices and demonstrates the era's commitment to functional school buildings.
The school bears the name of architect Irwin T. Catharine, who designed the building in the late 1930s. It has served as a gathering place for neighborhood families and remains a landmark where multiple generations have studied and formed lasting memories together.
The building is located on Chester Avenue in the Paschall area of Southwest Philadelphia and is easily visible from the street. Its yellow brick exterior and decorative stone details make it straightforward to identify while exploring the neighborhood.
The building was constructed in just one to two years, demonstrating the construction efficiency of that era. The Moderne style with its straight lines and functional forms appears modern even today, nearly a century after its completion.
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