Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
Facts and practical information
The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany. The steel-framed building – one of the first to be constructed – was built from 1893 to 1895, and was designed by G. W. & W. D. Hewitt in the Beaux-Arts style. Carlisle redstone, Pompeian buff brick and terra cotta were all used in the facade. The building was sold in 1979 to Kaiserman Company and underwent extensive renovations, bringing the internal usable surface to approximately 286,000 square feet. In 2016, MRP Realty took ownership of the building and spent $40 million renovating it. MRP Realty owns the building as part of a three-building collection named The Independence Portfolio, which also includes 325 Chestnut and 400 Market Street—both located within a block of The Bourse. The building is home to nine floors of office space which includes a Mexican Consulate. There is also a food hall on the first floor which opened on 15 November 2018. ()
Philadelphia Bourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence National Historical Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Philadelphia Bourse open?
- Monday 7 am - 10 pm
- Tuesday 7 am - 10 pm
- Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm
- Thursday 7 am - 10 pm
- Friday 7 am - 12 am
- Saturday 7 am - 12 am
- Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia Bourse?
How to get to Philadelphia Bourse by public transport?
Metro
- 5th Street • Lines: Mfl (3 min walk)
- 2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (5 min walk)
Bus
- FlixBus Philadelphia Market Street • Lines: 2602, 2680, N2610 (6 min walk)
- Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (9 min walk)
Train
- Jefferson Station (16 min walk)
- Suburban Station (28 min walk)
Tram
- 13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (21 min walk)
- 15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (25 min walk)
Light rail
- Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (27 min walk)
- Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (30 min walk)