William H. Harrison School, Philadelphia

Name: William H. Harrison School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#767 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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William Henry Harrison School is a historic school building located in the Yorktown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1928–1929. It is a three-story brick building, nine bays wide on a raised basement in the Late Gothic Revival-style. It features a one-story, stone entrance pavilion with a Tudor-arched opening and a crenellated parapet. It is named for President William Henry Harrison. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'20"N, 75°9'13"W

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Lower North (Yorktown)Philadelphia United States

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William H. Harrison School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Music Hall, Mural Arts Program, Painted Bride Art Center.

1.1 miW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
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Museum, Art gallery
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Museum, Theater, Art gallery
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~1830 ftNW
Theater, Italianate architecture
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Church
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Theater
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0.6 miN
Universities and schools
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0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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Synagogue, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Which popular attractions are close to William H. Harrison School?

Nearby attractions include Abigail Vare School, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Girard Avenue Historic District, Philadelphia (9 min walk).

How to get to William H. Harrison School by public transport?

The nearest stations to William H. Harrison School:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 11th Street • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)
Cecil B. Moore • Lines: Bsl (13 min walk)

Train

Temple University (18 min walk)