Richards Medical Research Laboratories, Philadelphia

Name: Richards Medical Research Laboratories
Address: 3700 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, United States

#364 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Richards Medical Research Laboratories, Philadelphia

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The Richards Medical Research Laboratories, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, were designed by architect Louis Kahn and are considered to have been a breakthrough in his career. The building is configured as a group of laboratory towers with a central service tower. Brick shafts on the periphery hold stairwells and air ducts, producing an effect reminiscent of the ancient Italian towers that Kahn had painted several years earlier. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1965 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'59"N, 75°11'52"W

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3700 Hamilton WalkWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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Richards Medical Research Laboratories – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penn Museum, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art, The Woodlands.

~1800 ftE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
~1510 ftNW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~1840 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1640 ftSW
Cemetery
The Woodlands, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Woodlands is a National Historic Landmark District on the west bank of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. It includes a Federal-style mansion, a matching carriage house and stable, and a garden landscape that in 1840 was transformed into a Victorian rural cemetery with an arboretum of over 1,000 trees.
0.4 miN
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~1680 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~1410 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~1580 ftNE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~1350 ftNE
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
7 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
~1500 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
~1580 ftNE
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was designed by architects Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson, and built in 1962. It has a gross area of 201,215 square feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Richards Medical Research Laboratories?

Nearby attractions include James G. Kaskey Memorial Park - The BioPond, Philadelphia (2 min walk), University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District, Philadelphia (5 min walk), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (5 min walk), College Green, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Richards Medical Research Laboratories by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richards Medical Research Laboratories:

Tram

37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (3 min walk)
40th Street Portal • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (11 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (25 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (13 min walk)
Megabus (22 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (14 min walk)
40th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)