Butler High School, Butler, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 40° 51.728 W 079° 53.525
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New Castle’s prolific school architect W. George Eckles used graceful, classical lines and relatively simple ornamentation in his design of the 1917 Butler High School.
Waymark Code: WM1YHM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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W. George Eckles specialized in school buildings, designing over 100 schools from Cleveland, Ohio to Johnstown, Pennsylvania in the early 20th century. Many of the early buildings of Slippery Rock University were designed by Eckles. The architectural firm he founded, still located in near-by New Castle, continues to design school buildings throughout the area.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Butler Historic District

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Address:
225 East North Street Butler, Pennsylvania

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