J. Peter Lesley House, Philadelphia

Name: J. Peter Lesley House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#875 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The J. Peter Lesley House is a historic row house at 1008 Clinton Street in the Washington Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. A National Historic Landmark, it was for 27 years the home of John Peter Lesley, one of the leading geologists of the second half of the 19th century. The house is a private residence, and is not open to the public. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'40"N, 75°9'29"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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J. Peter Lesley House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Musical Fund Hall, Walnut Street Theatre.

~690 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
~890 ftNE
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1190 ftNE
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia is a landmark building of both architectural and historic significance, noted especially for the illustrious persons who have spoken or performed there.
~1640 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1809 at 825 Walnut Street, on the corner of S. 9th Street in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest operating theatre in the United States.
~1540 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
8 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.
~1780 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, is a war memorial located within Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~940 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1860 ftNE
Park, Historical place, Playground
Washington Square, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Washington Square is a 6.4 acres open-space park in Center City, Philadelphia, The southeast quadrant and one of the five original planned squares laid out on the city grid by William Penn's surveyor, Thomas Holme.
~1800 ftE
Church, Historical place
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
~1860 ftNW
Square
New Century Guild, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The New Century Guild, now the New Century Trust, is a historic women's support organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~460 ftSW
39°56'37"N • 75°9'33"W
Seger Park, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Park, Playground

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to J. Peter Lesley House?

Nearby attractions include Henry George Birthplace, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Clinton Street Historic District, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Seger Park, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Portico Row, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to J. Peter Lesley House by public transport?

The nearest stations to J. Peter Lesley House:

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (6 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (8 min walk)

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (8 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (15 min walk)
Suburban Station (22 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (15 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (18 min walk)