Bala Cynwyd Junior High School Complex, Philadelphia
Facts and practical information
Bala Cynwyd Junior High School Complex, is a historic school complex in Bala Cynwyd, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The complex includes the Bala Cynwyd Middle School, the Cynwyd Elementary School, as well as the former Lower Merion Academy. The elementary school and middle schools are part of the Lower Merion School District. The Lower Merion Academy / Lower Merion Benevolent School building was built in 1812, and is a 3+1⁄2-story, five-bay, stuccoed stone building with cupola in the Federal style. It was renovated in 1938, in the Colonial Revival style. The Cynwyd Elementary School building was built in 1914, with a rear addition built in 1920. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, Classical Revival style building that features white terra cotta trim and a central entrance with Ionic order columns. The Bala Cynwyd Middle School building was built in 1938, and is a long, flat, two-story brick building in the modern style. A classroom wing was added in 1963. The buildings were renovated and some additions built in 1999. ()
506 Bryn Mawr AvenueMain Line (Bala Cynwyd)Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd Junior High School Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Green Lane Bridge, St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Manayunk Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Bala Cynwyd Junior High School Complex by public transport?
Train
- Cynwyd (18 min walk)
- Bala (30 min walk)