Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia

#88 among attractions in Philadelphia

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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. It is perhaps best remembered as the setting for the first Republican National Convention, June 17–19, 1856. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'48"N, 75°9'18"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Musical Fund Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Hall, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Congress Hall, Walnut Street Theatre.

~1620 ftNE
, Museum, History museum
Independence Hall, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Independence Hall, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district, stands as a timeless monument to the birth of the United States. This Georgian-style structure, completed in 1753, served as the meeting place where the Founding Fathers debated and adopted...
~300 ftSW
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1500 ftNE
Georgian temporary congress building
Congress Hall, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Congress Hall, located in Philadelphia at the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets, served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800.
~630 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
4 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.
~1390 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
7 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.
~690 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
4 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.
~1470 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the first theater in the United States built by entrepreneurs solely as a venue for paying audiences.
~1150 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Library
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...
~1530 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Philadelphia History Museum, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Philadelphia History Museum was a public history museum located in Center City, Philadelphia from 1938 until 2018. The museum occupied architect John Haviland's landmark Greek Revival structure built in 1824–1826 for the Franklin Institute.
~790 ftE
Park, Historical place, Playground
Washington Square, Philadelphia
4 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.
~1350 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Musical Fund Hall?

Nearby attractions include Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia (2 min walk), William Strickland Row, Philadelphia (2 min walk), The St. James, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Musical Fund Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musical Fund Hall:

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (1 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (3 min walk)

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (3 min walk)
8th & Market • Lines: Bsl, Patco (8 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (12 min walk)
Suburban Station (22 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (18 min walk)