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1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
+1 (215) 952-8606

Southwark School is a historic public K-8 school located in the Central South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designed by architect Henry deCoursey Richards and built in 1909-1911, the school is a three-story granite-faced building in the Tudor Revival style, featuring a unique architectural design.

In addition to its academic programs, Southwark School has been a part of various educational initiatives over the years, including housing the Southwark Motivation high school program in the late 1980s. The school's rich history and commitment to education make it a significant landmark in the Philadelphia Public Schools system.

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