Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia

Name: Dr. Joseph Leidy House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#132 among attractions in Philadelphia

Square, Colonial revival architecture

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The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893-94 and was designed in the Georgian style by architect Wilson Eyre to be the home of Joseph Leidy, Jr. the nephew of Joseph Leidy, a noted American paleontologist with whom he is often confused. The house is next door to the Clarence B. Moore House, which was designed by Eyre in 1890. From 1925 to 1979, the Leidy House served as the clubhouse of the now-defunct Poor Richard Club, whose members worked in advertising, and with the Moore House next door, was part of the Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism. Currently, it is the headquarters of District 1199C, the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'54"N, 75°9'47"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Dr. Joseph Leidy House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

~1180 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Macy's, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Macy's in Philadelphia is not just a shopping destination; it's an iconic landmark steeped in history, originally known as Wanamaker's department store. Situated in the heart of the city, this grand emporium opened its doors in 1876, making it one of the first...
~960 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~590 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1190 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Philadelphia
6 min walk • St. John the Evangelist Church, a little more than a block from Philadelphia City Hall, just south of Market on 13th Street, is one of the more active parishes in Philadelphia.
~990 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Forrest Theatre is a live theatre venue at 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 1,851 and is managed by The Shubert Organization.
~1130 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~540 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1370 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007 and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
~530 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Merriam Theater, formerly the Sam S. Shubert Theatre, is Philadelphia's most continuous location for touring Broadway show theatre. It is located at 250 South Broad Street within the Avenue of the Arts cultural district of Center City, Philadelphia. The Theatre was built by the Shubert Organization in 1918.
~1400 ftNE
Streamline Moderne architecture
Nix Federal Building, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Robert N. C. Nix Sr. Federal Building and United States Post Office, formerly known as the United States Court House and Post Office Building, is a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1390 ftN
Neighbourhood
Center City, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Center City includes the central business district and central neighborhoods of Philadelphia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dr. Joseph Leidy House?

Nearby attractions include New Century Guild, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Clarence B. Moore House, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Library Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (1 min walk).

How to get to Dr. Joseph Leidy House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dr. Joseph Leidy House:

Metro

Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (2 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (3 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Locust St • Lines: 27, 4 (3 min walk)
Chestnut St & 13th St • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (11 min walk)
Suburban Station (12 min walk)