University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District, Philadelphia

#743 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District

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University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District, Philadelphia

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The University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District is a historic district on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The university relocated from Center City to West Philadelphia in the 1870s, and its oldest buildings date from that period. The Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 1978. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'57"N, 75°11'40"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art.

0.5 miNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~850 ftE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.5 miNW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
12 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~1840 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
0.5 miW
Cemetery
The Woodlands, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Woodlands is a National Historic Landmark District on the west bank of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. It includes a Federal-style mansion, a matching carriage house and stable, and a garden landscape that in 1840 was transformed into a Victorian rural cemetery with an arboretum of over 1,000 trees.
0.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~750 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge is a wrought iron, two-track, deck truss swing bridge across the Schuylkill River between the University City and Grays Ferry neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1010 ftNE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District?

Nearby attractions include University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Penn Museum, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District:

Tram

37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
36th Street Portal • Lines: 10 (12 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (6 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (21 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (13 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (18 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (16 min walk)
Megabus (19 min walk)