Lewis C. Cassidy School, Philadelphia

Name: Lewis C. Cassidy School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#701 among attractions in Philadelphia

Colonial revival architecture

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Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School is a historic elementary school located in the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1922–1924. It is a three-story, nine bay by five bay, brick building on a raised basement in the Colonial Revival-style. It features large stone arch surrounds on the first level, a projecting entrance pavilion, a double stone cornice, and brick parapet topped by stone coping. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'31"N, 75°15'3"W

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West Philadelphia (Overbrook)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Lewis C. Cassidy School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Line Avenue Bridge, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship, City of Conquerors Church.

0.8 miNW
Bridge
City Line Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
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0.8 miN
Church
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia
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1.2 miN
Mosque
Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship, Philadelphia
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0.9 miS
Church
City of Conquerors Church, Philadelphia
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0.8 miS
Area
Millbourne, Philadelphia
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0.4 miS
Church
St. Donato Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia
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0.9 miNE
Neoclassical architecture
Dimner Beeber Middle School, Philadelphia
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1.2 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus, Philadelphia
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1.3 miNE
Colonial revival architecture
Mastery Charter School Mann Elementary, Philadelphia
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1 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
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1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Wynnefield, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lewis C. Cassidy School?

Nearby attractions include St. Donato Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Overbrook Park, Philadelphia (20 min walk), Overbrook Farms, Philadelphia (21 min walk), City Line Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia (21 min walk).

How to get to Lewis C. Cassidy School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lewis C. Cassidy School:

Tram

63rd Street & Lansdowne Avenue • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)
Lansdowne Avenue & 62nd Street • Lines: 10 (10 min walk)

Bus

Malvern Avenue & 63rd Street (17 min walk)
69th Street Transportation Center North Terminal (25 min walk)

Metro

Millbourne • Lines: Mfl (20 min walk)
63rd Street • Lines: Mfl (23 min walk)

Light rail

69th Street Transportation Center • Lines: Nhsl (25 min walk)

Train

Overbrook (26 min walk)