Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia

Name: Edwin Forrest House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#192 among attractions in Philadelphia

Theater, Italianate architecture

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The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993 for this association. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°58'28"N, 75°9'34"W

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Lower North (Avenue of the Arts North)Philadelphia United States

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Edwin Forrest House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Music Hall, Mural Arts Program, Wagner Free Institute of Science.

0.8 miSW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
1.2 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Wagner Free Institute of Science is a natural history museum at 1700 West Montgomery Avenue in north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.5 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
38 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Temple University, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then called Baptist Temple.
0.9 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue opened as a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and R5 Productions. Union Transfer first opened to the public on September 21, 2011.
0.7 miSW
39°57'59"N • 75°10'4"W
The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Park, Garden
~530 ftNE
Church
Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, is a Christian church in the Holiness-Pentecostal tradition. The church is episcopal in governance. It has approximately 130 congregations in 14 states and 4 countries and a membership of over 50,000. The organization's headquarters is located in Philadelphia, PA.
0.6 miNW
Church
McDowell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The McDowell Memorial Presbyterian Church is a historic church in north Philadelphia, built in the Richardson Romanesque style by architects Henry Augustus Sims and J. William Shaw. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in September, 2013.
0.7 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia is a Tibetan Buddhist temple located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center was founded in 1991 by Geshe Losang Samten, a sand mandala artist who served as an attendant to the 14th Dalai Lama.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edwin Forrest House?

Nearby attractions include Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Alfred E. Burk House, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Girard Avenue Historic District, Philadelphia (4 min walk), North Broad Street Mansion District, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Edwin Forrest House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edwin Forrest House:

Tram

Girard Avenue & Broad Street • Lines: 15 (6 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl (6 min walk)
Cecil B. Moore • Lines: Bsl (8 min walk)

Train

Temple University (19 min walk)