Colonial Germantown Historic District, Philadelphia

#726 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neighbourhood, Colonial architecture

Colonial Germantown Historic District location map

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The Colonial Germantown Historic District is a designated National Historic Landmark District in the Germantown and Mount Airy neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along both sides of Germantown Avenue. This road followed a Native American path from the Delaware River just north of Old City Philadelphia, through Germantown, about 6 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia, and on to Pottstown. Settlement in the Germantown area began, at the invitation of William Penn, in 1683 by Nederlanders and Germans under the leadership of Francis Daniel Pastorius fleeing religious persecution. ()

Coordinates: 40°1'32"N, 75°9'39"W

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Colonial Germantown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Grumblethorpe, Philadelphia
16 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum
La Salle University Art Museum, Philadelphia
24 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.
0.9 miW
Bridge, Georgian architecture
Wissahickon, Philadelphia
25 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Germantown White House, Philadelphia
21 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.
~1820 ftE
Museum, History museum, Park
Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia
9 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.
~590 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia
3 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.
1.2 miNE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, Philadelphia
31 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.
1.2 miE
Tudor Revival architecture
Gen. David B. Birney School, Philadelphia
31 min walk • Gen. David B. Birney School is a historic school building located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. Originally built for the School District of Philadelphia, it was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built in 1912-1913.
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 miW
Museum, History museum
Wyck House, Philadelphia
26 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.
0.7 miNW
Italianate architecture
Ivy Lodge, Philadelphia
19 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 Colonial Germantown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Charles Schaeffer School, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Fisher's Lane, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Edwin Fitler Academics Plus School, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Stenton Mansion, Philadelphia (9 min walk).

How to get to Colonial Germantown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonial Germantown Historic District:

Train

Wayne Junction (6 min walk)
Wister (19 min walk)

Metro

Wyoming • Lines: Bsl (18 min walk)
Logan • Lines: Bsl (21 min walk)

Bus

Olney Transportation Center (33 min walk)