Roberts-Quay House, Philadelphia

Name: Roberts-Quay House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#454 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Roberts-Quay House is a historic home located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The original section was built in about 1850, and expanded in 1889, 1906, 1921, and 1928. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'47"N, 75°9'35"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Roberts-Quay House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Academy of Music, Musical Fund Hall.

~1280 ftS
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1120 ftE
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1640 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
8 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.
~1290 ftE
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
~1400 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.
~770 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
4 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.
~500 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1690 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1170 ftNW
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
6 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.
~1690 ftNE
Beaux-Arts architecture
Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Old Federal Reserve Bank Building is a historic bank building located at 925 Chestnut Street on the corner of S. 10th Street in the Market East neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1490 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roberts-Quay House?

Nearby attractions include John Stewart Houses, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Wilson Eyre House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Portico Row, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Washington Square West, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Roberts-Quay House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roberts-Quay House:

Metro

12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (4 min walk)
9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (5 min walk)

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)
Chestnut St & 12th St • Lines: 23, 9 (8 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (11 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (12 min walk)
Suburban Station (18 min walk)