Wilson Eyre House, Philadelphia

Name: Wilson Eyre House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#357 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Wilson Eyre House is a historic residence located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1830 and 1835, and is a three-story brick dwelling with a low to medium roof and dormer. A three-story brick addition was added in 1909 by its then owner, architect Wilson Eyre. Eyre purchased the home in 1909, and occupied it until his death in 1944. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'46"N, 75°9'31"W

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Center City (Washington Square West)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Wilson Eyre House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Musical Fund Hall, Walnut Street Theatre.

~1200 ftS
Monuments and statues, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth.
~810 ftE
Cemetery
Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Mikveh Israel Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, giving evidence of a settled community as early as 1740.
~1000 ftE
Theater
Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1230 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
6 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.
~920 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1690 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
9 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.
~730 ftW
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1480 ftNW
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1650 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia
8 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.
~1740 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
9 min walk • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, founded in 1823 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and located at 19 South Tenth Street, on the corner of Tenth Street and Ludlow Street. St.
~1690 ftNE
Skyscraper
Jewelers' Row, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Jewelers Row Tower is a 29-story residential building planned for the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia on the southeast corner of Sansom Street and south Seventh Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wilson Eyre House?

Nearby attractions include John Stewart Houses, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Portico Row, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Roberts-Quay House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Clinton Street Historic District, Philadelphia (2 min walk).

How to get to Wilson Eyre House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilson Eyre House:

Metro

9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (4 min walk)
12th-13th & Locust • Lines: Patco (6 min walk)

Bus

Locust St & 8th St • Lines: 12, 47 (6 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (12 min walk)
Suburban Station (19 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (15 min walk)