Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School, Philadelphia

Name: Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#888 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School is a historic elementary school located in the Crescentville neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1915. It is a two-story, five-bay, brick building on a raised basement in the Late Gothic Revival style. Additions were built in 1931 and 1954. It features entrances with carved stone and terra cotta surrounds and a brick parapet. The school was named for Benjamin Franklin. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'33"N, 75°6'15"W

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Near Northeast Philadelphia (Lawndale)Philadelphia United States

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Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. William Parish, Har Nebo Cemetery, Adams Avenue Bridge, St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church.

0.5 miNE
Church
St. William Parish, Philadelphia
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Cemetery
Har Nebo Cemetery, Philadelphia
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0.5 miW
Bridge
Adams Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
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1.3 miNW
Church
St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church, Philadelphia
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1.2 miNE
Church
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Gothic Revival architecture
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~1300 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Crescentville, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Crescentville is a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia. It is located in the vicinity of Adams, Rising Sun, and Tabor Avenues.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
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1.5 miSE
Colonial revival architecture
Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia
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1.1 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
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1.2 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School?

Nearby attractions include Crescentville, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Olney-Oak Lane, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Adams Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia (12 min walk), St. William Parish, Philadelphia (13 min walk).

How to get to Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School:

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Lawndale (16 min walk)
Olney (30 min walk)