Robert Fulton School
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| Location | 60–68 E. Haines St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1935–1937 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003284[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
Robert Fulton School is a historic school building located in the Morton neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
[edit | edit source]Designed by Irwin T. Catharine, this historic structure was built between 1935 and 1937. It is a three-story, brick and limestone building that was created in the Moderne style. It features ribbon bands of windows, large brick piers, a main entrance tower, and historical figures holding lamps of enlightenment and knowledge.[2] It was named for inventor Robert Fulton.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1] The school was closed in 2013.[3]
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