Wister, Philadelphia

Name: Wister
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#781 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Wister is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is bounded by Chelten Avenue to the north, Germantown Avenue to the west, Belfield Avenue to the east, and Wister Street to the south. Wister is a section within Germantown. The Clarkson-Watson House, Fisher's Lane, Grumblethorpe, Grumblethorpe Tenant House, and Ivy Lodge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'6"N, 75°9'29"W

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Upper NorthwestPhiladelphia United States

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Wister – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Grumblethorpe, Philadelphia
16 min walk • 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.
~1780 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
9 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
19 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Park
Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia
21 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNW
Park, Garden
Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and estate located at 1 Awbury Road in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its grounds are open daily without charge. Established in 1916, it then became a nonprofit organization in 1984.
0.6 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
15 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.
0.8 miE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
20 min walk • The Frank Memorial Synagogue is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, named after philanthropist Henry S. Frank. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.9 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Julia Ward Howe School, also called Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is a historic school located in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1913–1914.
1.1 miW
Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Germantown Grammar School, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Germantown Grammar School, also known as Lafayette Grammar School and Opportunities Industrial Center, Inc. are two historic school buildings located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miE
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
28 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.
1.1 miSW
Colonial revival architecture
Thomas Meehan School, Philadelphia
28 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wister?

Nearby attractions include La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Fisher's Lane, Philadelphia (11 min walk), Ivy Lodge, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia (15 min walk).

How to get to Wister by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wister:

Train

Wister (6 min walk)
Germantown (20 min walk)

Metro

Logan • Lines: Bsl (18 min walk)
Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (19 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (20 min walk)