Robert Ralston School, Philadelphia

Name: Robert Ralston School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#738 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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Robert Ralston School is a historic school building located in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1869, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, four-bay, brick building with a stucco foundation in the Gothic Revival-style. It has a later addition in an industrial style. It features a pedimented front gable, a molded wood cornice, and an ocular vent opening. It was named after merchant and philanthropist Robert Ralston. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'26"N, 75°8'48"W

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Center City (Queen Village)Philadelphia United States

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Robert Ralston School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, Theatre of Living Arts, Musical Fund Hall, Moshulu.

~1830 ftNE
Memorial
Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial at Penn's Landing serves as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices made during a pivotal conflict in modern history. Dedicated to the memory of the 610 servicemen from the Philadelphia area who...
~660 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
0.6 miNW
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
16 min walk • 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.
~1710 ftE
Ship, Event space
Moshulu, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Moshulu is a four-masted steel barque, built as Kurt by William Hamilton and Company at Port Glasgow in Scotland in 1904. The largest remaining original windjammer, she is currently a floating restaurant docked in Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, adjacent to the museum ships USS Olympia and USS Becuna.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~1740 ftNW
Synagogue, Neighbourhood
Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia.
~1870 ftN
Skyscraper
Society Hill Towers, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Society Hill Towers is a three-building condominium located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The complex contains three 31-story skyscrapers with 624 units on a 5-acre site. The towers were designed by I.M.
~970 ftN
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1050 ftN
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here.
~1430 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Hill–Physick–Keith House, also known as the Hill–Keith–Physick House, the Hill–Physick House, or simply the Physick House, is a historic house museum located at 321 S. 4th Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
~1870 ftNE
Museum, Ship
USS Becuna, Philadelphia
10 min walk • USS Becuna, a Balao-class submarine, is a former ship of the United States Navy named for the becuna, a pike-like fish of Europe. She was designated a National Historic Landmark for her service in World War II, for which she earned four battle stars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robert Ralston School?

Nearby attractions include South Front Street Historic District, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Fabric Row, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Queen Village, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Robert Ralston School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robert Ralston School:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (11 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (15 min walk)

Metro

2nd Street • Lines: Mfl (17 min walk)
5th Street • Lines: Mfl (18 min walk)

Light rail

Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (25 min walk)
Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (26 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (27 min walk)
Suburban Station (37 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (30 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (33 min walk)