Bell Telephone Company Building, Philadelphia

Name: Bell Telephone Company Building
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#478 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Bell Telephone Company Building, Philadelphia

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The Bell Telephone Company Building is a historic 17 story skyscraper located at 1835 Arch Street in the Logan Square neighborhood on the edge of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which was used as a long distance telephone exchange by the Bell Telephone Company. Its construction in 1925 marked the beginning of the era of long distance trunk lines in telephone communication. The building was listed by the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'27"N, 75°10'15"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Bell Telephone Company Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barnes Foundation, Liberty Place, Franklin Institute, Logan Circle.

~1260 ftNW
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0.4 miSE
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~700 ftNW
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~190 ftN
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~280 ftS
Family-friendly natural history museum
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia
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~1240 ftSE
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~920 ftNE
Temple
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~940 ftNW
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~1230 ftSE
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~1040 ftSE
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Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
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~650 ftE
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bell Telephone Company Building?

Nearby attractions include Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Logan Circle, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Bell Telephone Company Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bell Telephone Company Building:

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (10 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (8 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (16 min walk)

Metro

15th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
Race-Vine • Lines: Bsl (12 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 19th St • Lines: 12, 9 (13 min walk)