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| name = Olney High School | name = Olney High School
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| image = Olney HS Philly.JPG | image = Olney HS Philly.JPG
| caption = Olney High School, September 2010 | caption = Olney High School in September 2010
| location = 100 West Duncannon Ave.,<br/>] | location = 100 West Duncannon Ave., ], ], U.S.
| coordinates = {{coord|40.0286|-75.1239|region:US-PA_type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates = {{coord|40.0286|-75.1239|region:US-PA_type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| locmapin = Philadelphia#Pennsylvania#USA | locmapin = Philadelphia#Pennsylvania#USA
| built = 1929–1930 | built = 1929–1930
| architect = Irwin T. Catharine, | architect = Irwin T. Catharine
| architecture = Late Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic | architecture = Late Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic
| added = December 4, 1986 | added = December 4, 1986
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'''Olney Charter High School''', formerly '''Aspira Charter School at Olney''',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://webapps1.philasd.org/downloads/school_profile/spr_reports/SY1415/3414_HS_SPR_SY1415.pdf |title=2014-2015 School Progress Report |access-date=2017-03-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301172535/https://webapps1.philasd.org/downloads/school_profile/spr_reports/SY1415/3414_HS_SPR_SY1415.pdf |archive-date=2017-03-01 }}</ref> and '''Olney High School''', is a public high school located in the ] neighborhood of ]. Previously directly controlled by the ], it is now a charter high school. However, Olney will revert to a directly controlled district public high school beginning the 2022-2023 school year. The '''Olney Charter High School''', formerly the '''Aspira Charter School at Olney''',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://webapps1.philasd.org/downloads/school_profile/spr_reports/SY1415/3414_HS_SPR_SY1415.pdf |title=2014-2015 School Progress Report |access-date=2017-03-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301172535/https://webapps1.philasd.org/downloads/school_profile/spr_reports/SY1415/3414_HS_SPR_SY1415.pdf |archive-date=2017-03-01 }}</ref> and '''Olney High School''', is a public high school that is located in the ] section of ], ].


Previously part of the ], it was subsequently a ]; however, it reverted to a public high school beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
⚫ The original historic building was designed by ] and built in 1929–1930. It is a five-story brick building on a ] base with a five-story tower in the ]-style. It features Gothic arched openings and ] details.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H092070_01D.pdf}}| title = Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Olney High School| access-date = 2012-06-16| author = unknown| format = PDF| date= n.d.}}</ref> It was added to the ] in 1986.<ref name="nris"/>

It was added to the ] in 1986.<ref name="nris"/>

==History and architectural features==
⚫ The original historic building was designed by ] and was built between 1929 and 1930. It is a five-story brick building that sits on a ] base with a five-story tower. Designed in the ] style, it features Gothic arched openings and ] details.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H092070_01D.pdf}}| title = Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Olney High School| access-date = 2012-06-16| author = unknown| format = PDF| date= n.d.}}</ref>

It was added to the ] in 1986.<ref name="nris"/>


==Alumni== ==Alumni==
* ], former author, '']'' mystery series * ], former author, '']'' mystery series
* ], politician<ref>{{Cite web|title=Representative Danilo Burgos|url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1863|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.|language=English}}</ref>
⚫ * ] (Class of 1935), former economist and researcher
* ] (Class of 1939), former child and social psychiatrist * ], former child and social psychiatrist
⚫ * ], former economist and researcher
* ], former philanthropist * ], former philanthropist
* ], songwriter, record producer, and founder of ] * ], former songwriter, record producer, and founder of ]
* ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ]
* ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ]
* ] (Class of 1972), singer, eldest and founding member of ] * ], singer, eldest sister and founding member of ]
* ] (Class of 1974), singer and founding member of ] * ], former singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
* ] (Class of 1975), singer and founding member of ] * ], singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
* ] (Class of 1977), singer and founding member of ] * ], singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
*], ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wouldn’t have been hired as a cop if he revealed he killed a man, former boss says |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-vetting-sheriff-tony-20200504-twm6ufhi2vaynnkjszkcqg6awi-story.html |website=Sun Sentinel |access-date=19 August 2022}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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* {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/www.aspirapa.org/schools/olney-charter/|title=Aspira Charter School at Olney}}
* {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/olney/|title=Olney High School}} - 1999-2003 - The is for Olney Elementary School


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Latest revision as of 23:00, 24 February 2024

Not to be confused with Olney Elementary School.

United States historic place
Olney High School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Olney High School in September 2010
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Location100 West Duncannon Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates40°01′43″N 75°07′26″W / 40.0286°N 75.1239°W / 40.0286; -75.1239
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1929–1930
ArchitectIrwin T. Catharine
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic
MPSPhiladelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.86003312
Added to NRHPDecember 4, 1986

The Olney Charter High School, formerly the Aspira Charter School at Olney, and Olney High School, is a public high school that is located in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Previously part of the School District of Philadelphia, it was subsequently a charter high school; however, it reverted to a public high school beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

History and architectural features

The original historic building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and was built between 1929 and 1930. It is a five-story brick building that sits on a granite base with a five-story tower. Designed in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features Gothic arched openings and limestone details.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Alumni

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "2014-2015 School Progress Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  3. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes unknown (n.d.). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Olney High School" (PDF). Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  4. "Representative Danilo Burgos". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. "Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wouldn't have been hired as a cop if he revealed he killed a man, former boss says". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2022.

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