Bayard Taylor School, historic elementary school located in the Hunting Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bayard Taylor School is a school building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, constructed in the early 1900s. The three-story red brick structure features Colonial Revival and Late Gothic Revival design elements, including an ornate entrance pavilion and seven wide bays across its facade.
The building was designed by architect Henry deCourcy Richards and constructed in 1907 and 1908 in the Colonial Revival and Late Gothic Revival styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 to recognize its historical and architectural significance to the community.
The school is located in the Hunting Park neighborhood and is easily accessible on foot, with many children walking there or being driven by family members. The building includes classrooms, a gymnasium area, and outdoor spaces where students can play during breaks.
The school bears the name of Bayard Taylor, a 19th-century poet and writer celebrated for his travel writings and literary contributions to America. This choice of namesake reflects how the institution honored intellectual achievement and cultural contributions from its founding.
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