Adelphi School, Federal architecture school in Chinatown, Philadelphia, United States
The symmetrical brick building at 1223-1225 Spring Street features classic details of early 19th-century educational architecture with balanced windows and doorways.
The Adelphi School, constructed in 1831, served as a Quaker-organized educational institution for disadvantaged children until its closure in 1906.
The institution shifted from educating white boys to becoming a center for African American education, with 166 students enrolled in 1847.
The National Register of Historic Places designation in 1978 ensures the preservation of this Federal-style structure for future generations to study.
The building stands as Philadelphia's final remaining example of a free school structure from the early 19th century educational reform movement.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1831
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: 1223–1225 Spring Street
GPS coordinates: 39.95640,-75.16000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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