Simon Muhr Work Training School
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Simon Muhr Work Training School | |
Location | Twelfth and Allegheny, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°0′3″N 75°8′56″W / 40.00083°N 75.14889°W |
Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
Built | 1899 |
Built by | Gourley, Samuel, Jr. |
Architect | Anshutz, Louis W. |
Architectural style | Gothic |
MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
NRHP reference No. | 86003310[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 1, 1986 |
The Simon Muhr Work Training School is an historic, American school building that is located in the Nicetown–Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
Built in 1899, this historic structure is a three-story, three-bay, stone building that sits on a raised basement in the Gothic-style. It features a central projecting bay with stepped gable and battlement-like motif.[2]
It was named for Simon Muhr, who bequeathed money for public education in Philadelphia, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
Notable person
Longtime Philadelphia City Councilman at Large David Cohen (politician) was an alumnus of the school.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes unknown (n.d.). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Simon Muhr Work Training School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-16.
- ^ Capa website. https://www.angelfire.com/pa5/philadelphiaelection/cohen.htm
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