The Simon Muhr Work Training School is an historic, American school building that is located in the Nicetown–Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Simon Muhr Work Training School | |
 Simon Muhr Work Training School, September 2010 | |
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| Location | Twelfth and Allegheny, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°0′3″N 75°8′56″W / 40.00083°N 75.14889°W |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1899 |
| Built by | Gourley, Samuel, Jr. |
| Architect | Anshutz, Louis W. |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003310[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1986 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
editBuilt in 1899, this historic structure is a three-story, three-bay, stone building that sits on a raised basement in the Gothic-style. It features a central projecting bay with stepped gable and battlement-like motif.[2]
It was named for Simon Muhr, who bequeathed money for public education in Philadelphia, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
Notable person
editLongtime Philadelphia City Councilman at Large David Cohen (politician) was an alumnus of the school.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes unknown (n.d.). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Simon Muhr Work Training School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-16.
- ^ Capa website. https://www.angelfire.com/pa5/philadelphiaelection/cohen.htm