Olney High School
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| Location | 100 West Duncannon Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929–1930 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003312[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
The Olney Charter High School, formerly the Aspira Charter School at Olney,[2] and Olney High School, is a public high school that is located in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Previously part of the School District of Philadelphia, it was originally split into two schools [Olney East [3] and Olney West [4]] before becoming a singular charter high school in 2011;[5] however, it reverted to a public high school beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
[edit | edit source]The original historic building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and was built between 1929 and 1930. It is a five-story brick building that sits on a granite base with a five-story tower. Designed in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features Gothic arched openings and limestone details.[6]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
Alumni
[edit | edit source]- Clair Blank, former author, Beverly Gray mystery series
- Danilo Burgos, politician[7]
- Leon Eisenberg, former child and social psychiatrist
- Lee Elia, former Cubs and Phillies manager
- Florence Jaffy, former economist and researcher
- Raymond G. Perelman, former philanthropist
- Jerry Ross, former songwriter, record producer, and founder of Heritage Records
- Al Spangler, former professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, and Milwaukee Braves
- Del Ennis, former professional baseball player, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals
- Debra Sledge, singer, eldest sister and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Joni Sledge, former singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Kathy Sledge, singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Kim Sledge, singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Gregory Tony, Broward County, Florida sheriff[8]
References
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External links
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