Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation, Philadelphia

Name: Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#706 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation is a historic school building located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1926–1927. It is a five-story, brick building on a limestone base and grade-level basement in the Late Gothic Revival-style. It features a projecting entrance bay with Gothic arch opening, round arched openings, and decorative spandrel panels. It was used as an "observation school" for teacher education and training. It is named for Congressman Thaddeus Stevens. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'43"N, 75°9'37"W

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Center City (Avenue of the Arts North)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Place.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Department store
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Shopping, Market
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
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Historic prison with tours and exhibits
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0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
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0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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0.5 miSW
Temple
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple, Philadelphia
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
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0.4 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
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Park
Matthias Baldwin Park, Philadelphia
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~1930 ftSW
Skyscraper
The Alexander, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation?

Nearby attractions include Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Inquirer Building, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Callowhill, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation:

Metro

Spring Garden • Lines: Bsl (3 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (17 min walk)
Suburban Station (17 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Terminal (17 min walk)
Broad St & S Penn Sq • Lines: 27, 4 (20 min walk)

Tram

Girard Avenue & Broad Street • Lines: 15 (17 min walk)
13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (18 min walk)