Eliza Butler Kirkbride School, Schule in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Eliza Butler Kirkbride School is a school building in Philadelphia constructed between 1925 and 1926 in Late Gothic Revival style. The four-story structure features pointed arch windows with limestone sills, decorative plaques above the entrance, and a crenellated parapet roof line.
The school building was designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and constructed by McCloskey & Co. In 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical significance as a public institution.
The school serves as a landmark in the Passyunk Square neighborhood and has shaped the area for nearly a century. Its Gothic design reflects how the community valued education as a foundation for the future.
The school is located on South 7th Street and is accessible by local bus routes, with limited street parking available. The building remains accessible during school hours and maintains well-preserved original Gothic features.
In the 1990s, the school developed a program teaching in both English and Khmer to support Cambodian students arriving in the city. This shows how the building adapted to changing neighborhood demographics and welcomed diverse backgrounds.
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