United States historic place
The Olney Charter High School , formerly the Aspira Charter School at Olney ,[ 2] 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.[ 1]
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.[ 3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[ 1]
Alumni
Clair Blank , former author, Beverly Gray Danilo Burgos , politician[ 4] Leon Eisenberg , former child and social psychiatristFlorence Jaffy , former economist and researcherRaymond G. Perelman , former philanthropistJerry Ross , former songwriter, record producer, and founder of Heritage Records Al Spangler , former professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs , Houston Astros , Los Angeles Angels , and Milwaukee Braves Del Ennis , former professional baseball player, Chicago White Sox , Cincinnati Reds , Philadelphia Phillies , and St. Louis Cardinals Debra Sledge , singer, eldest sister and founding member of Sister Sledge Joni Sledge , former singer and founding member of Sister SledgeKathy Sledge , singer and founding member of Sister SledgeKim Sledge , singer and founding member of Sister SledgeGregory Tony , Broward County, Florida sheriff [ 5]
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