Dickson Tavern, Erie

Name: Dickson Tavern
Address: Erie, United States

#51 among attractions in Erie

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Dickson Tavern, or the Perry Memorial House, is the oldest building in the city of Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located at the corner of 2nd and French Streets in downtown Erie, the structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The three-story Federal and Greek Revival-style building was constructed in 1815 by William Himrod and owned by John Dickson. It was acquired by the city of Erie in 1924. The Dickson Tavern was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1936. ()

Built: 1815 (209 years ago)Coordinates: 42°8'2"N, 80°5'11"W

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West Erie (Downtown Erie)Erie United States

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Dickson Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Erie Insurance Arena, UPMC Park, Bicentennial Tower, Erie Art Museum.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Erie Insurance Arena, Erie
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie Insurance Arena stands as a hub of entertainment and sporting events for both locals and visitors alike. This modern facility, which underwent significant renovations and expansion completed in 2013, serves as a...
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UPMC Park, Erie
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, UPMC Park offers locals and visitors alike a quintessential American pastime experience. As the home of the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, this playing field is more than just a venue for...
0.4 miNW
View point, Tower
Bicentennial Tower, Erie
11 min walk • The Bicentennial Tower is an observation tower located in Erie, Pennsylvania and features panoramic views of Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park, and downtown Erie. The tower was built to signify the city's bicentennial year 1996. It is 187 feet tall and has 2 observation decks. It's located at the end of State Street on Dobbins Landing.
~990 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Erie Art Museum, Erie
5 min walk • Erie Art Museum is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Museum holds a collection of more than 8,000 objects, with strengths in American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, photography, and comic book art.
~1630 ftS
Park
Perry Square, Erie
8 min walk • Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves.
~1900 ftS
Beaux-Arts architecture, Streamline Moderne architecture
Erie Federal Courthouse, Erie
10 min walk • The Erie Federal Courthouse and Post Office, also known as Erie Federal Courthouse, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a complex of buildings that serve as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and house other federal functions.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Erie
14 min walk • First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian church in Erie, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Warner Theatre, Erie
13 min walk • The Warner Theatre is an Art Deco and French Renaissance-styled theater located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Warner was designed by Chicago-architects Rapp and Rapp and was opened in 1931.
~940 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Erie Maritime Museum, Erie
5 min walk • Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay which rests on the waterfront in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Watson-Curtze Mansion, Erie
16 min walk • Watson-Curtze Mansion, is a historic home located at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania designed by Green & Wicks and built in 1891–92.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Erie Playhouse, Erie
17 min walk • Erie Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dickson Tavern?

Nearby attractions include Saint Patrick Parish, Erie (4 min walk), Chandlery Corner, Erie (5 min walk), Erie Maritime Museum, Erie (5 min walk), Erie Maritime Museum and Brig Niagara, Erie (5 min walk).

How to get to Dickson Tavern by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dickson Tavern:

Bus

Erie Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010 (7 min walk)

Train

Erie (25 min walk)