Lea, Henry C., School of Practice - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.245 W 075° 12.980
18S E 481521 N 4422683
H.C. Lea School is located at the intersection of 47th and Spruce. It is a K-8 school and part of the southwest region within in the School District of Philadelphia. Directly across the street is West Philly High, also a NRHP site.
Waymark Code: WM3E4C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2008
Views: 34
I worked in this building for five years, never knowing it was on the NRHP. One, careful look at the intricate detail which went into its design, it is easy to see that back in the day, this type of architecture was not only appreciated but also the standard. Our other district schools that were built in the 70s and 80s, in comparison to this site, do not hold a candle to this school. The architectural integrity is unappreciated and unnoticed in an area of urban decay and poverty.
Street address:
242 S. 47th St.
Philadelphia, PA USA
19139
County / Borough / Parish: Philadelphia County
Year listed: 1988
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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