Fisher's Lane, Philadelphia

Name: Fisher's Lane
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#913 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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Fisher's Lane is a national historic district located on East Logan Street in the Wister neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The district includes 12 contributing buildings and 3 contributing structures in a residential section of Wister. The houses are representative of the Second Empire and Italianate-styles of architecture. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°1'46"N, 75°9'40"W

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Upper NorthwestPhiladelphia United States

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Fisher's Lane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grumblethorpe, La Salle University Art Museum, Wissahickon, Germantown White House.

0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Grumblethorpe, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Grumblethorpe, in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the home of the Wister family, who lived there for over 160 years. It was built in 1744 as a summer residence, but it became the family's year-round residence in 1793. It is a museum, part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The La Salle University Art Museum is located in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum features six galleries. Collections include European and American art from the Renaissance to the present.
1 miSW
Bridge, Georgian architecture
Wissahickon, Philadelphia
26 min walk • Wissahickon is a historic apartment building in the Germantown, Philadelphia. Wissahickon, which takes its name from nearby Wissahickon Creek, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The Germantown White House is a historic mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest surviving presidential residence, having twice housed George Washington during his presidency.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Park
Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Stenton, also known as the James Logan Home, was the country home of James Logan, colonial Mayor of Philadelphia and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
~830 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Charles Schaeffer School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was renovated in 2019 and is now the corporate offices of the Philly Office Retail real estate company.
1.1 miNE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
28 min walk • The Frank Memorial Synagogue is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, named after philanthropist Henry S. Frank. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
1.1 miNW
Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Germantown Grammar School, Philadelphia
28 min walk • Germantown Grammar School, also known as Lafayette Grammar School and Opportunities Industrial Center, Inc. are two historic school buildings located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Thomas Meehan School, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Thomas Meehan School is a historic former school building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901–1902, and is a two-story, five bay, stone building in the Colonial Revival-style. It features a portico with Doric order columns, arched openings, and a modillioned cornice.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Wyck House, Philadelphia
28 min walk • The Wyck house, also known as the Haines house or Hans Millan house, is a historic mansion, museum, garden, and urban farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Italianate architecture
Ivy Lodge, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Ivy Lodge is a historic home located in the Wister neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan about 1850. It is a two-story, ashlar granite dwelling in the Italianate. It has a hipped roof with bracketed eaves, semi-circular arched dormers, and porch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fisher's Lane?

Nearby attractions include Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Colonial Germantown Historic District, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Edwin Fitler Academics Plus School, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Wister, Philadelphia (11 min walk).

How to get to Fisher's Lane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fisher's Lane:

Train

Wayne Junction (12 min walk)
Wister (13 min walk)

Metro

Logan • Lines: Bsl (20 min walk)
Wyoming • Lines: Bsl (20 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (29 min walk)