About Thomas K. Finletter School
Historic Architecture, Architecture, Interesting Places, Other Buildings And Structures
Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School is a historic school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1929–1930. It is a three-story, eight bay yellow brick building on a raised basement in the Art Deco-style. It features a colorful arched entryway with terra cotta trim and terra cotta panels. It was named for the grandfather of American lawyer, politician, and statesman Thomas K. Finletter (1893-1980).
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.