About this property
Overbrook High School is a public, four-year high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is designated by the School District of Philadelphia as Location #402, in the West Region. The building was built in 1926 and designed by Irwin T. Catharine.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003313. It was listed on December 4, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Overbrook High School listed on the National Register?
Overbrook High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Overbrook High School?
Overbrook High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Overbrook High School?
The period of significance for Overbrook High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Overbrook High School?
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