Vare-Washington School, Philadelphia

Name: Vare-Washington School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#669 among attractions in Philadelphia

Art Deco architecture, Streamline Moderne architecture

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Facts and practical information

Vare-Washington School, is a K-8 school in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia. It occupies the former George Washington School building in the Dickinson Narrows neighborhood, in proximity to Southwark. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'2"N, 75°9'10"W

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South Philadelphia (Dickinson Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Vare-Washington School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Theatre of Living Arts, Musical Fund Hall, Gloria Dei Church.

0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
0.9 miN
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
24 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
0.5 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Gloria Dei Church, known locally as Old Swedes', is a historic church located in the Southwark neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 929 South Water Street, bounded by Christian Street on the north, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard on the east, and Washington Avenue on the south.
0.6 miSW
Church
St Nicholas of Tolentine, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. St. Nicks is one of two remaining ethnically Italian parishes in the South Vicariate, the other being St. Donato's of West Philadelphia.
~1990 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Memorial, Art gallery
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, also known as Church of the Evangelists and St. Martin's College for Indigent Boys, is a set of four buildings with a history that unites idealism or religious beliefs, service to the poor, and art.
~1560 ftN
Cemetery, Playground
Bethel Burial Ground, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Bethel Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beneath part of the surface of Weccacoe Playground, which is bounded by Queen, S. Lawrence, Catherine, and S. Liethgow Streets.
0.6 miN
Synagogue
Congregation Kesher Israel, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Congregation Kesher Israel is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia. The synagogue is home to an active congregation with Shabbat and holy day services, a Hebrew school, adult education, and community programming.
0.5 miN
39°56'27"N • 75°9'19"W
Friends of Cianfrani Park, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Park
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Favrile glass, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Favrile glass is a type of iridescent art glass developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. He patented this process in 1894 and first produced the glass for manufacture in 1896 in Queens, New York. It differs from most iridescent glasses because the color is ingrained in the glass itself, as well as having distinctive coloring.
0.5 miS
39°55'38"N • 75°9'5"W
Dickinson Square Park Farmers' Market, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vare-Washington School?

Nearby attractions include George W. Nebinger School, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Moyamensing, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Little Saigon, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Bethel Burial Ground, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to Vare-Washington School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vare-Washington School:

Metro

Ellsworth-Federal • Lines: Bsl (20 min walk)
Tasker-Morris • Lines: Bsl (23 min walk)

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (21 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (23 min walk)