Girard Avenue Historic District, Philadelphia

Name: Girard Avenue Historic District
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#900 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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Girard Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located in the Cabot neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It encompasses 137 contributing buildings. They were largely built in the mid- to late-19th century and consist of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The residential buildings include blocks of 19th century speculative rowhouses. Residential buildings include notable examples of the Greek Revival, Late Victorian, and Beaux Arts styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the Church of the Gesú, designed by Edwin Forrest Durang, and Northwestern National Bank. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'21"N, 75°9'36"W

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Lower North (Avenue of the Arts North)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Girard Avenue Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Music Hall, Mural Arts Program, Edwin Forrest House.

0.7 miSW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
1.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
28 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States.
~700 ftN
Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
0.7 miSE
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the seat for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
0.6 miN
Museum, Natural history museum
Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Wagner Free Institute of Science is a natural history museum at 1700 West Montgomery Avenue in north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
35 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Temple University, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then called Baptist Temple.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
21 min walk • Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue opened as a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and R5 Productions. Union Transfer first opened to the public on September 21, 2011.
0.6 miSW
39°57'59"N • 75°10'4"W
The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Park, Garden
0.6 miS
Synagogue, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Congregation Rodeph Shalom of Philadelphia, founded in 1795, is the oldest Ashkenazic synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Girard Avenue Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Muhlenberg School, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Girard Avenue Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Girard Avenue Historic District:

Tram

Girard Avenue & Broad Street • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl (2 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (12 min walk)

Train

Temple University (22 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (42 min walk)