Ohio House, Philadelphia

Name: Ohio House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#248 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Ohio House, or Ohio State Building, is a historic building located in west Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The house was built from various Ohio sandstones and functioned as the Ohio state exhibit for the Centennial Exposition of 1876. The only other extant exposition structures are Memorial Hall and two small comfort stations; the building is the only extant state exhibit remaining from the exposition. The house was restored for the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976, and leased to Ohio House Partners by the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust in 2006. After extensive restoration, the building was opened to the public in November 2007 and has since functioned as a cafe, event venue and offices. ()

Coordinates: 39°59'6"N, 75°12'58"W

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West Philadelphia (West Park)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Ohio House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
14 min walk • The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...
0.8 miNE
Park, Georgian architecture
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park is a verdant oasis sprawling across the urban landscape. As one of the largest urban park systems in the world, it encompasses over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, and lush woodlands.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia
23 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.
~1600 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
1.1 miE
Museum
Ormiston Mansion, Philadelphia
28 min walk • Ormiston Mansion is a 2+1⁄2-story, red brick, late Georgian period house located in east Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
1 miE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Philadelphia
26 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.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue of Alexander von Humboldt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Fairmount Park, the statue was completed in 1871 and donated to the city in 1876.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
14 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.
1 miE
Monuments and statues
Playing Angels, Philadelphia
25 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 miSE
Museum, History museum
Cedar Grove, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Cedar Grove Mansion, located in west Fairmount Park, was the summer residence for five generations of Philadelphia families. The house was built as a rural retreat from city life, and was originally located within the present day Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, about 4 mi beyond the colonial-era city limits.
0.4 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts center located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park, built in 1976 as the summer home for the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ohio House?

Nearby attractions include Centennial Arboretum, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Catholic Total Abstinence Union Fountain, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia (8 min walk), Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia (9 min walk).

How to get to Ohio House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ohio House:

Train

Wynnefield Avenue (16 min walk)
Bala (33 min walk)

Tram

Lancaster Avenue & 50th Street • Lines: 10 (20 min walk)
Lansdowne Avenue & Lancaster Avenue • Lines: 10 (21 min walk)