John Stewart Houses, Philadelphia

Name: John Stewart Houses
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#578 among attractions in Philadelphia

Square, Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

The John Stewart Houses are a set of five rowhouses in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were all built from 1870 to 1874 using the same Italianate design by Philadelphia architect John Stewart. They were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1979. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°56'46"N, 75°9'32"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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John Stewart Houses – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1190 ftS
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
6 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.
~850 ftE
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.
~1040 ftE
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.
~1260 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
7 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.
~900 ftN
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.
~1730 ftE
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.
~690 ftW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1450 ftNW
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
7 min walk • 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.
~1670 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Old Federal Reserve Bank Building is a historic bank building located at 925 Chestnut Street on the corner of S. 10th Street in the Market East neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1750 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
9 min walk • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, founded in 1823 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and located at 19 South Tenth Street, on the corner of Tenth Street and Ludlow Street. St.
~1720 ftNE
Skyscraper
Jewelers' Row, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Jewelers Row Tower is a 29-story residential building planned for the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia on the southeast corner of Sansom Street and south Seventh Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Stewart Houses?

Nearby attractions include Wilson Eyre House, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Portico Row, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Roberts-Quay House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Clinton Street Historic District, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to John Stewart Houses by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Stewart Houses:

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (4 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (5 min walk)

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (6 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (8 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (12 min walk)
Suburban Station (19 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (15 min walk)