Hardy Williams Academy, charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hardy Williams Academy is a historic school building in southwest Philadelphia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the early 1920s from brick with three stories, it displays Colonial Revival architecture featuring decorative elements such as stone cornices and a brick parapet.
The building was designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and took about two years to complete from the start of construction in the early 1920s. Originally named Anna Howard Shaw Junior High School, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and later renamed Hardy Williams Academy.
The school is named after Hardy Williams, a community leader who worked for the neighborhood. Student uniforms with the school logo shape the appearance and create a sense of belonging among students.
The building is located in southwest Philadelphia and is easily accessible from local streets. The structure is well maintained, and its solid brick construction with large windows allows good visibility of the architectural features.
The building was originally named after Anna Howard Shaw, an activist for women's rights and social causes. Its later renaming to Hardy Williams Academy honors a local community leader, showing how the place's meaning to residents has shifted over time.
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