Social Service Building, Philadelphia

Name: Social Service Building
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#921 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Social Service Building is a historic office building located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer and built in 1923–1924. It is a 10-story, steel frame brick clad building with limestone and terra cotta ornament in a Federal Revival style. The main entrance features an oversized door with fanlight, framed by Ionic order columns. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'45"N, 75°9'48"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Social Service Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Academy of Music, Forrest Theatre.

~800 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~1500 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
~960 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1430 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
~620 ftE
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1130 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~890 ftN
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~710 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007 and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
~780 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Merriam Theater, formerly the Sam S. Shubert Theatre, is Philadelphia's most continuous location for touring Broadway show theatre. It is located at 250 South Broad Street within the Avenue of the Arts cultural district of Center City, Philadelphia. The Theatre was built by the Shubert Organization in 1918.
~830 ftN
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New Century Guild, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The New Century Guild, now the New Century Trust, is a historic women's support organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1370 ftSE
39°56'37"N • 75°9'33"W
Seger Park, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Park, Playground

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Social Service Building?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Broad Street, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Washington Square West, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Social Service Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Social Service Building:

Metro

Lombard-South • Lines: Bsl (5 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (5 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Locust St • Lines: 27, 4 (5 min walk)
Chestnut St & 13th St • Lines: 9 (9 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (13 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (15 min walk)
Suburban Station (16 min walk)