James Russell Lowell School, Philadelphia

Name: James Russell Lowell School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#892 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neoclassical architecture

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James Russell Lowell School is a historic elementary school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1913–1914. It is a three-story, five bay reinforced concrete building with brick facing and granite and terra cotta trim in a Classical Revival-style. It features decorative panels and a center entrance topped by an entablature. The school was named for American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat James Russell Lowell. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'26"N, 75°7'46"W

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Upper North District (Olney)Philadelphia United States

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James Russell Lowell School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adams Avenue Bridge, St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church, La Salle University Art Museum, Upsala Mansion.

0.9 miE
Bridge
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Church
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Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
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Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
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Gothic Revival architecture
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Neighbourhood
Logan, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Logan is a neighborhood in the upper North Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The majority of the neighborhood falls within the 19141 zip code, but some of it falls within 19140. The neighborhood is sometimes confused with the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Russell Lowell School?

Nearby attractions include Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Philadelphia Koreatown, Philadelphia (17 min walk), Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia (18 min walk), Andrew J. Morrison School, Philadelphia (20 min walk).

How to get to James Russell Lowell School by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Russell Lowell School:

Train

Fern Rock Transportation Center (8 min walk)
Olney (16 min walk)

Metro

Fern Rock Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (11 min walk)
Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (21 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (20 min walk)