Belmont Charter School, charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Belmont Charter School is a school building in Philadelphia serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The structure is a three-story brick building with a raised basement and distinctive Late Gothic Revival features, including a prominent two-story stone bay window projecting above the main entrance.
The building was constructed in 1927 during a period of rapid city growth and designed by Irwin T. Catharine in the Late Gothic Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and has operated as a charter school since 2002 under the Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia.
The school's name reflects its location in the Belmont neighborhood, connecting it deeply to the local community. Staff and students work together to foster curiosity, generosity, and creativity as daily values that shape how people interact in the building.
The campus is located in the active Belmont neighborhood on Brown Street, making it easy to find and visit by foot or transit. Visiting during school hours allows you to see the building in active use and experience the daily rhythm of the campus.
The building was designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and showcases 1920s craftsmanship details that remain visible today despite the building's age. This quality construction makes it a notable example of durable institutional design from that period.
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