Alexander K. McClure School, Philadelphia

Name: Alexander K. McClure School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#707 among attractions in Philadelphia

Colonial revival architecture

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Alexander K. McClure School is a historic elementary school located in the Hunting Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1910–1911. It is a three-story, five bay, brick building with a raised basement in the Colonial Revival-style. It features a three-story, rounded arched opening above the entrance, stone trim, and a rounded parapet. An addition was built in 1967. The school was named for journalist and politician Alexander Kelly McClure. ()

Coordinates: 40°0'54"N, 75°8'15"W

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Upper North Philadelphia (Hunting Park)Philadelphia United States

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Alexander K. McClure School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simon Muhr Work Training School, Stenton Mansion, Charles Schaeffer School, Kensington Branch of the Philadelphia YWCA.

1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
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Colonial revival architecture
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Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander K. McClure School?

Nearby attractions include Franklinville, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Bayard Taylor School, Philadelphia (15 min walk), North Philadelphia, Philadelphia (17 min walk), Hunting Park, Philadelphia (18 min walk).

How to get to Alexander K. McClure School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander K. McClure School:

Metro

Hunting Park • Lines: Bsl (17 min walk)
Erie • Lines: Bsl (21 min walk)

Train

Wayne Junction (33 min walk)