William W. Axe School Explained

The William W. Axe School is a historic school building located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, it is currently home to the Northeast Frankford site of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.^[1]

History and architectural features

Designed by Lloyd Titus and built between 1903 and 1904, this historic structure is a two-story, three-bay, stone building that sits on a raised basement. Created in the Colonial Revival style, it has a one-story, rear, brick addition. It features stone lintels and sashes and a projecting center section with gable.^[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is currently home to the Northeast Frankford site of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Locations. Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. March 12, 2017.
2. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H095024_01D.pdf}} Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: William W. Axe School]. 2012-06-16. Jefferson M. Moak. PDF. June 1987.
3. Web site: Locations. Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. March 12, 2017.
4. Web site: Northeast Frankford Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council Meeting. Frankford Gazette. March 17, 2014. March 12, 2017.