Marian Anderson House, Philadelphia
Facts and practical information
The Marian Anderson House is a historic home located in the Southwest Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built circa 1870 in the same neighborhood where opera singer and civil rights advocate Marian Anderson was born 27 years later, this two-story, brick rowhouse dwelling was designed in the Italianate style. Purchased by Anderson in 1924, the same year she became the first African-American concert artist to record spirituals for a major American recording company, she continued to reside here until 1943. The house is currently home to the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society. ()
Marian Anderson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Plays & Players.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Marian Anderson House?
How to get to Marian Anderson House by public transport?
Bus
- Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (13 min walk)
- Walnut St & 20th St • Lines: 12, 9 (15 min walk)
Metro
- Lombard-South • Lines: Bsl (14 min walk)
- Ellsworth-Federal • Lines: Bsl (15 min walk)
Tram
- 19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (21 min walk)
- 22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (21 min walk)
Train
- Suburban Station (24 min walk)
- Penn Medicine (24 min walk)