1914 - Henry C.. Lea School - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.245 W 075° 12.980
18S E 481521 N 4422683
Interesting cornerstone located at the top of the main entrance. The namesake of the building is in the middle, beneath that is the words Public School where the 19 is on the left and the 14 is on the right, all inscribed in limestone.
Waymark Code: WM7EYV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2009
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H.C. Lea School, a NRHP site, 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.
Henry Charles Lea (September 19, 1825 - October 24, 1909) was an American historian, civic reformer, and political activist. Lea was born and lived in Philadelphia. (Thank you Wikipedia)
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.
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