Warburton House, Philadelphia

Name: Warburton House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#539 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Warburton House, also known as the Warburton Hotel and The Lucy Eaton Smith Residence, is a historic hotel located in the Rittenhouse Square East neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted New York architect Arthur Loomis Harmon and built in 1926. It is an 11-story, "U"-shaped, steel frame and brick building with cast stone and granite trim in an Italian Renaissance Revival style. It has a stepped back form and rooftop loggia. It was originally built as a residential hotel for professional women. From 1952 to 2001, it was owned by the Dominican House of Retreats and Catholic Guild and known as The Lucy Eaton Smith Residence. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'5"N, 75°10'26"W

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Center City (Center City West)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Warburton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mütter Museum, Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Rittenhouse Square.

~1010 ftNW
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
5 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,...
~1730 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~430 ftSE
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
3 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.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1510 ftE
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~850 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1880 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
10 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.
~1420 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
7 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.
~1900 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
10 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".
~550 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Warburton House?

Nearby attractions include Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia (3 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Walnut–Chancellor Historic District, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Warburton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Warburton House:

Bus

Walnut St & 20th St • Lines: 12, 9 (2 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (11 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (14 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (11 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)