John Coltrane House, Philadelphia

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The John Coltrane House is a historic house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane from 1952 until 1958. On his death in 1967 the house passed to his cousin, who sold it in 2004. Efforts for restoration and reuse as a jazz venue are ongoing as of 2013. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'49"N, 75°11'19"W

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Lower North (Strawberry Mansion)Philadelphia United States

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John Coltrane House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Zoo, Eastern State Penitentiary, Sedgley Woods, Mount Pleasant Mansion.

0.7 miSW
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Philadelphia Zoo, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family-friendly recreation. Established in 1874, it has the distinction of being America's first zoo, and today it continues to delight visitors...
1.2 miSE
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
31 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...
~970 ftNW
Golf
Sedgley Woods, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Nestled within the green expanse of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Sedgley Woods stands as one of the oldest disc golf courses in the United States. This haven for disc golf enthusiasts offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a unique blend of...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Mount Pleasant Mansion is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. This Georgian country house, built in 1761-1762, stands as a testament to America's colonial architecture and the sophisticated taste of its early inhabitants.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
James Garfield Memorial, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The James Garfield Memorial is a monument honoring the 20th President of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White collaborated on the memorial, which was completed in 1896. It is located in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant is a public monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the monument honors Ulysses S.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Girard Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Girard Avenue Bridge is an automobile and trolley bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that carries Girard Avenue over the Schuylkill River. It connects the east and west sections of Fairmount Park, and the Brewerytown neighborhood with the Philadelphia Zoo. The current bridge is the third built on the site.
1.1 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Playing Angels is a sculpture series along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of three boy-shaped angels standing about six feet tall with wings and musical instruments.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lemon Hill, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Coltrane House?

Nearby attractions include Thirty-third Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Brewerytown, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia (10 min walk).

How to get to John Coltrane House by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Coltrane House:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 33rd Street • Lines: 15 (10 min walk)

Bus

SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal (21 min walk)