John C. Bell House, Philadelphia

Name: John C. Bell House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#564 among attractions in Philadelphia

Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The John C. Bell House is a historic house located at 229 S. 22nd St. in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Horace Trumbauer in the Colonial Revival style and built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'0"N, 75°10'40"W

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Center City (Fitler Square)Philadelphia United States

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John C. Bell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Rittenhouse Square, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

0.5 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1260 ftN
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
~1380 ftE
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1060 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~1710 ftN
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~660 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.
~1210 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.
~580 ftE
Victorian architecture
Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Thomas Hockley House is a Victorian city house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed by architect Frank Furness. Located west of Rittenhouse Square, it is a contributing property in the Walnut–Chancellor Historic District.

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Which popular attractions are close to John C. Bell House?

Nearby attractions include Walnut–Chancellor Historic District, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Thomas Hockley House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Wine School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to John C. Bell House by public transport?

The nearest stations to John C. Bell House:

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (3 min walk)

Tram

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

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (12 min walk)
Suburban Station (16 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (13 min walk)
15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (15 min walk)