Centennial National Bank, Philadelphia

#444 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Centennial National Bank is a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designed by noted Philadelphia architect Frank Furness and significant in his artistic development, it was built in 1876 as the headquarters of the eponymous bank that would be the fiscal agent of the Centennial Exposition. The building housed a branch of the First Pennsylvania Bank from 1956 until Drexel University purchased it c. 1976. Drexel renovated it between 2000-2002 and now uses it as an alumni center. The Centennial National Bank, described as "one of the best pieces of architecture in West Philadelphia," was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 39°57'18"N, 75°11'13"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Centennial National Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Cira Centre, Market Street Bridge, Schuylkill Banks.

~1090 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
6 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...
~1630 ftNE
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Cira Centre is a 29-story, 437-foot office high-rise in the University City section of Philadelphia, directly connected to Amtrak's 30th Street Station. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust and designed by César Pelli, it was built in 2004-05 on a platform over rail tracks.
~1780 ftE
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1980 ftE
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
10 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1280 ftE
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
7 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.4 miE
Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes of John F. Kennedy Boulevard across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks.
~1560 ftSE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
0.4 miE
Street
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Chestnut Street is a major historic street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally named Wynne Street because Thomas Wynne's home was there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684.
0.4 miSW
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centennial National Bank?

Nearby attractions include Harrisburg Subdivision, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Pennsylvania Railroad Office Building, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Campus of Drexel University, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Walnut Street, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Centennial National Bank by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centennial National Bank:

Tram

33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (4 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (4 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (7 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (5 min walk)
Bolt Bus (5 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (7 min walk)
Penn Medicine (14 min walk)