Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia

Name: Stenton Mansion
Address: 4601 N 18th St, Philadelphia, 19140, United States
Telephone: +1 215-329-7312

#400 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, History museum, Park

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Facts and practical information

Stenton, also known as the James Logan Home, was the country home of James Logan, colonial Mayor of Philadelphia and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The home is located at 4601 North 18th Street in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia. ()

Built: 1723 (301 years ago)Elevation: 115 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°1'26"N, 75°9'17"W

Address

4601 N 18th StUpper North District (Logan)Philadelphia 19140 United States

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+1 215-329-7312

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Stenton Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grumblethorpe, La Salle University Art Museum, Wissahickon, Germantown White House.

0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Grumblethorpe, Philadelphia
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1 miN
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
1.2 miW
Bridge, Georgian architecture
Wissahickon, Philadelphia
32 min walk • Wissahickon is a historic apartment building in the Germantown, Philadelphia. Wissahickon, which takes its name from nearby Wissahickon Creek, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
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0.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Charles Schaeffer School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was renovated in 2019 and is now the corporate offices of the Philly Office Retail real estate company.
1.1 miNE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
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0.9 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Gen. David B. Birney School is a historic school building located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. Originally built for the School District of Philadelphia, it was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1912-1913.
1.2 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Thomas Meehan School, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Thomas Meehan School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901–1902, and is a two-story, five bay, stone building in the Colonial Revival-style. It features a portico with Doric order columns, arched openings, and a modillioned cornice.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Budd Company, Philadelphia
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1 miNW
Italianate architecture
Ivy Lodge, Philadelphia
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1.1 miSE
Colonial revival architecture
Alexander K. McClure School, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stenton Mansion open?

Stenton Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Stenton Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Colonial Germantown Historic District, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Fisher's Lane, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Edwin Fitler Academics Plus School, Philadelphia (17 min walk).

How to get to Stenton Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stenton Mansion:

Train

Wayne Junction (8 min walk)
Wister (24 min walk)

Metro

Wyoming • Lines: Bsl (10 min walk)
Hunting Park • Lines: Bsl (14 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (30 min walk)