George L. Horn School, Philadelphia

Name: George L. Horn School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#887 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

George L. Horn School is a historic school building located in the Harrowgate neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902–1904, and is a three-story, five-bay, ashlar stone building in the Late Gothic Revival style. It features terra cotta and granite trim and a steeply pitched gable roof. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'58"N, 75°5'55"W

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Kensington (Harrowgate)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

George L. Horn School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Frankford Branch, John Ruan House, Our Lady Help of Christians.

1 miS
Church
St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
27 min walk • The Church of St. Adalbert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a Roman Catholic church, constructed in the Polish Cathedral style. It is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood at 2645 E. Allegheny Avenue.
1.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Frankford Branch, Philadelphia
35 min walk • The Historical Society of Frankford is a historical society and museum is a 5013 corporation located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. It was a founding member of the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
John Ruan House, Philadelphia
22 min walk • The John Ruan House is a historic mansion in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1796 as the home of Dr. John Ruan, a physician and community leader.
0.9 miSW
Church
Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Our Lady Help of Christians is a historic Catholic church at the corner of East Allegheny Avenue and Gaul Street in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and serves the German-speaking population in the area.
1.1 miNE
Church
Frankford Friends Meeting House, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Frankford Friends Meeting House is a historic Quaker meeting house in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its oldest parts having been built in 1775–1776, it is significant as the oldest surviving meeting house in Philadelphia.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Frankford, Philadelphia
39 min walk • Frankford is a neighborhood in the Northeast section of Philadelphia situated about six miles northeast of Center City.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Bridesburg-Kensington-Richmond, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The River Wards is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States located along the Delaware River to the northeast of Center City Philadelphia. 'River Wards' is the commonly used name for an area including several neighborhoods, such as Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond and Olde Richmond.
0.8 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Philip H. Sheridan School, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Philip H. Sheridan Elementary School is a historic elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia The building was built in 1899–1900, and is a three-story, five-bay, stone-and-brick building in the Colonial Revival style.
1.4 miNE
Italianate architecture
David Wilmot School, Philadelphia
35 min walk • The David Wilmot Public School For Coloured Children, also known as the J.C. King Educational Building, is located the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Juniata, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Juniata is a working class, predominantly Hispanic and Caucasian neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, which is a section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Juniata is located south of the Juniata Golf Club in Tacony Creek Park.
1 miS
Romanesque revival architecture
Alternative Middle Years at James Martin School, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George L. Horn School?

Nearby attractions include Harrowgate, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Castor Gardens, Philadelphia (15 min walk), Juniata, Philadelphia (22 min walk), John Ruan House, Philadelphia (22 min walk).

How to get to George L. Horn School by public transport?

The nearest stations to George L. Horn School:

Metro

Tioga • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
Erie-Torresdale • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)