Olney Elementary School, Grundschule in den Vereinigten Staaten
Olney Elementary School is a primary school building in Philadelphia constructed in Georgian Revival style from stone and limestone with two stories. The entrance is framed by stone arches, and a projecting pediment marks the formal front of the structure.
The school was designed by architect Andrew Sauer and constructed between 1900 and 1901. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, reflecting Philadelphia's growth during the early twentieth century.
The school carries the name of the neighborhood where it stands. It remains a familiar place for generations of residents who studied there or sent their children to learn within its walls.
The school building sits in the Olney neighborhood on North Water Street and occupies approximately one acre of land. Visitors can reach it easily on foot since it is located in an accessible urban area.
The building displays symmetrical forms and classical details inspired by older European structures but adapted specifically for early twentieth-century American architecture. This blend of European tradition and American practicality makes it a distinctive example of local building history.
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