Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia

Name: Old St. Joseph's Church
Address: 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, 19106-3809, United States
Telephone: +1 215-923-1733

#240 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Old St. Joseph's Church is a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was the first Roman Catholic church in the city. The church was founded in 1733; the current building was dedicated in 1839. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'48"N, 75°8'51"W

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321 Willings AlleyCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia 19106-3809 United States

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+1 215-923-1733

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Old St. Joseph's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Museum of the American Revolution, American Philosophical Society.

~1020 ftNW
, Museum, History museum
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Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
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~770 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Museum of the American Revolution, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, stands as a testament to the pivotal events that shaped the United States. A relatively recent addition to the city's rich historical landscape, the museum opened its doors in April 2017...
~950 ftNW
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American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia
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~490 ftN
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~430 ftNE
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Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia
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~1090 ftN
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Franklin Court, Philadelphia
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~860 ftN
Museum, Science museum, Library
Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia
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~1160 ftNW
Georgian temporary congress building
Congress Hall, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Congress Hall, located in Philadelphia at the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets, served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800.
~420 ftS
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Powel House, Philadelphia
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~910 ftN
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Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old St. Joseph's Church open?

Old St. Joseph's Church is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old St. Joseph's Church?

Nearby attractions include Philadelphia Contributionship, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Old City Hall, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Powel House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Old St. Joseph's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old St. Joseph's Church:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (8 min walk)

Metro

5th Street • Lines: Mfl (7 min walk)
2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (8 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (18 min walk)
Suburban Station (30 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (26 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (28 min walk)