Philadelphia: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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- History museum
- Park
- Bridge
- Historical place
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Theater
- Neighbourhood
- Concerts and shows
- Specialty museum
- Monuments and statues
- Cemetery
- Art museum
- Nightlife
- Georgian architecture
- Shopping
- Library
- Music venue
- Sacred and religious sites
- Art gallery
- Synagogue
- Area
- Colonial revival architecture
- Concert hall
- Architecture
- Greek Revival architecture
- Music and shows
- Memorial
- Street
- Shopping centre
- Skyscraper
- Neoclassical architecture
- Universities and schools
- Science museum
- Romanesque architecture
- Performing arts
- Garden
- Square
- Ship
- Postmodern architecture
- Playground
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Natural history museum
- Reportedly haunted
- Palladian architecture
- Sculpture
- Golf
- Vernacular architecture
- Bars and clubs
- William Penn
- Italianate architecture
- Temple
- Arenas and stadiums
- Botanical garden
- Tower
- Art Deco architecture
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Beaux-Arts architecture
- Modernist architecture
- Basketball
- Tudor Revival architecture
Liberty Bell
Historic symbol of American freedom The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, is housed in a dedicated museum located in the historic city of Philadelphia. Cast in 1752, this venerable relic has become a testament to the nation's enduring quest for liberty and justice.
City Hall
Massive, ornate government buidling Philadelphia City Hall stands as a grand architectural masterpiece and the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, United States. Constructed in 1901, this magnificent structure holds the distinction of being the largest municipal building in the country...
Eastern State Penitentiary
Historic prison with tours and exhibits The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
Independence National Historical Park
National shrine with the Liberty Bell Independence National Historical Park, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is often referred to as the birthplace of American democracy. This revered site encapsulates the enduring legacy of the United States' quest for liberty.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle, a vibrant oasis nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, is a beloved park that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Known for its immaculate landscaping and the stunning Swann Memorial Fountain at its center, Logan Circle is not just any...
Carpenters' Hall
Historic, Georgian-style meeting house Carpenters' Hall, nestled in the heart of historic Philadelphia, stands as a monument to American craftsmanship and revolutionary history. This Georgian-style brick building, constructed in 1774, was the meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and has...
Franklin Court
Nestled within the historic heart of Philadelphia lies Franklin Court, a museum that pays homage to one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. This unique site, situated at 318 Market Street, offers a window into Franklin's world, where...
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Former home of the storied author Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, a museum dedicated to one of America's most iconic and enigmatic literary figures. This historic site is where the master of macabre lived from 1843 to 1844 and penned some of his...
Betsy Ross House
Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district, the Betsy Ross House is a museum that pays homage to the life and legend of Betsy Ross, the woman credited with sewing the first American flag. This modest colonial home, believed to have been Ross's residence...
President's House
The President's House in Philadelphia stands as a significant memorial to both the early history of the United States and the complex legacy of slavery in America. Located just steps away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this site was the executive mansion...
Congress Hall
Georgian temporary congress building Congress Hall, located in Philadelphia at the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets, served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800.
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
Christ Church
Historic church and Ben Franklin's grave Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. Founded in 1695 as a parish of the Church of England, it played an integral role in the founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States.
Powel House
The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
Gloria Dei Church
Gloria Dei Church, known locally as Old Swedes', is a historic church located in the Southwark neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 929 South Water Street, bounded by Christian Street on the north, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard on the east, and Washington Avenue on the south.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square in Philadelphia.
Arch Street Meeting House
The Arch Street Friends Meeting House, at 320 Arch Street at the corner of 4th Street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a Meeting House of the Religious Society of Friends.
Grey Towers Castle
Grey Towers Castle is a building on the campus of Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania which is in Cheltenham Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, USA.
Lemon Hill
Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.
Old St Mary's Church
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here.
St. Augustine Church
St. Augustine Catholic Church, also called Olde St. Augustine's, is a historic Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Consecrated in 1848, the Palladian-style church was designed by Napoleon LeBrun. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...
Hill–Physick–Keith House
The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Historic RittenhouseTown
Historic RittenhouseTown, sometimes referred to as Rittenhouse Historic District, encompasses the remains of an early industrial community which was the site of the first paper mill in British North America.
Cliveden
Cliveden, also known as the Chew House, is a historic site owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia. Built as a country house for attorney Benjamin Chew, Cliveden was completed in 1767 and was home to seven generations of the Chew family.
Washington Square
Washington Square is a 6.4 acres open-space park in Center City, Philadelphia, The southeast quadrant and one of the five original planned squares laid out on the city grid by William Penn's surveyor, Thomas Holme.
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Historic Strawberry Mansion
Historic Strawberry Mansion is a summer home in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally named Summerville by Judge William Lewis who had it built sometime between 1783 and 1789.
John Johnson House
The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad.
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was dedicated in 1987. The memorial includes the names of 648 servicemen who were killed in action or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War from Philadelphia.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Congregation Rodeph Shalom of Philadelphia, founded in 1795, is the oldest Ashkenazic synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
Grumblethorpe
Grumblethorpe, in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the home of the Wister family, who lived there for over 160 years. It was built in 1744 as a summer residence, but it became the family's year-round residence in 1793. It is a museum, part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District.
Germantown White House
The Germantown White House is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed George Washington during his presidency.
University Barge Club
University Barge Club of Philadelphia is an amateur rowing club located at #7 in the historic Boathouse Row of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark.
Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Glen Foerd is a historic mansion and estate located in the Torresdale neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, overlooking the Delaware River near the mouth of Poquessing Creek.
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