It turns out that Adolph Cluss’s handsome Franklin School, which I had noticed during a commute last spring, is the focus of some controversy, per reporting by Jonathan O’Connell. The city is seeking redevelopment partners for the site.
The school served as a homeless shelter until a year ago when [Mayor Adrian] Fenty closed it as part of his plan to restructure the city’s supportive housing services. The closure prompted protests from advocates for the homeless and Fenty did not hold a press conference to announce the solicitation as he has for other development plans.