The Julia Ward Howe School, also known as the Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is an historic American school that is located in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
History and architectural features
This building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built between 1913 and 1914. It is a three-story, five-bay, brick building that was created in the Tudor Revival style. It features a central limestone entrance and terra cotta trim and decorative panels. The school was named for abolitionist and author Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910).
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
References
External links
- Official website
