John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia

Name: John L. Kinsey School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#498 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

John L. Kinsey School is a former K-8 school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a part of the School District of Philadelphia. As of 2017, the school building is now home to Building 21, a public high school in the innovative school district network. ()

Coordinates: 40°3'13"N, 75°9'9"W

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Upper North District (West Oak Lane)Philadelphia United States

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John L. Kinsey School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old York Road, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia National Cemetery, La Salle University Art Museum.

1 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Old York Road, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Old York Road is a roadway that was built in the 18th century to connect Philadelphia with New York City. Through New Jersey it was built along the Raritan "Naraticong Trail", also known as the Tuckaraming Trail.
1.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Elkins Park
41 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church at Old York and Ashbourne Roads in Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was originally built in 1861, and is a gray stone church in the Gothic style. The church was conceived by noted financier Jay Cooke, along with John W. Thomas, J.F.
~1920 ftN
Cemetery
Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Philadelphia National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1862 as nine leased lots in seven private cemeteries in the Philadelphia region.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
29 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
0.8 miW
Park, Garden
Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and estate located at 1 Awbury Road in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its grounds are open daily without charge. Established in 1916, it then became a nonprofit organization in 1984.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Northwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1878.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Upsala is a historic mansion in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture, the mansion is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District and is listed on the National Register...
1.2 miS
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
32 min walk • The Frank Memorial Synagogue is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, named after philanthropist Henry S. Frank. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
1 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Julia Ward Howe School, also called Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is a historic school located in the Fern Rock 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.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia
14 min walk • West Oak Lane is a neighborhood in the Northwestern Philadelphia. The neighborhood was developed primarily between the early 1920s and late 1930s, with the areas near to Cedarbrook constructed after World War II.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Beggarstown, Philadelphia
31 min walk • Beggarstown or Bettelhausen was a small community that was located in the present day neighborhood of Mount Airy in Northwest Philadelphia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John L. Kinsey School?

Nearby attractions include Gen. Louis Wagner Middle School, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Ogontz, Philadelphia (11 min walk), West Oak Lane, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to John L. Kinsey School by public transport?

The nearest stations to John L. Kinsey School:

Train

Washington Lane (27 min walk)
Fern Rock Transportation Center (33 min walk)

Metro

Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (29 min walk)
Fern Rock Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (30 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (29 min walk)