Upsala Mansion, Philadelphia

Name: Upsala Mansion
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#486 among attractions in Philadelphia

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Upsala is a historic mansion in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Considered one of the finest extant examples of Federal architecture, the mansion is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1798 (226 years ago)Coordinates: 40°2'48"N, 75°8'8"W

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Upper North District (East Oak Lane)Philadelphia United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Old York Road, Adams Avenue Bridge, St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church, Philadelphia National Cemetery.

1.1 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Old York Road, Philadelphia
27 min walk • Old York Road is a roadway that was built in the 18th century to connect Philadelphia with New York City. Through New Jersey it was built along the Raritan "Naraticong Trail", also known as the Tuckaraming Trail.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Adams Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
32 min walk • The Adams Avenue Bridge is a historic bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It carries Adams Avenue over the Tacony Creek in Tacony Creek Park.
0.8 miNE
Church
St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church, Philadelphia
20 min walk • St. Jude Syro Malankara Catholic Church is a parish of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the United States of America and Canada located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, US.
1.3 miNW
Cemetery
Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia
34 min walk • Philadelphia National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1862 as nine leased lots in seven private cemeteries in the Philadelphia region.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
28 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.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Northwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1878.
1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
John L. Kinsey School, Philadelphia
26 min walk • John L. Kinsey School is a former K-8 school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a part of the School District of Philadelphia. As of 2017, the school building is now home to Building 21, a public high school in the innovative school district network.
0.8 miSW
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
21 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.
0.5 miSW
Tudor Revival architecture
Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia
13 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.
1.2 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
31 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 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Andrew J. Morrison School, Philadelphia
31 min walk • Andrew J. Morrison School is a historic school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It functions as a K–8 school under the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1922–1924.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upsala Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Julia Ward Howe School, Philadelphia (13 min walk), James Russell Lowell School, Philadelphia (14 min walk), East Oak Lane, Philadelphia (14 min walk), Gen. Louis Wagner Middle School, Philadelphia (19 min walk).

How to get to Upsala Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upsala Mansion:

Metro

Fern Rock Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)
Olney Transportation Center • Lines: Bsl (19 min walk)

Train

Fern Rock Transportation Center (10 min walk)
Melrose Park (25 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (19 min walk)