Mulford Building, Philadelphia

Name: Mulford Building
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#552 among attractions in Philadelphia

Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

Mulford Building is a historic light manufacturing loft building located in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912–1913, and is a nine-story, steel frame building clad in brick in the Classical Revival style. It measures 400 by 100 feet. A four-story addition was built in 1934. It originally housed clothing manufacturers, until purchased by the H. K. Mulford Company, pharmaceutical manufacturers, in 1918. They occupied the building until 1963, after which it again housed clothing manufacturers. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'57"N, 75°10'26"W

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Center City (Spring Garden)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Mulford Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Fairmount Water Works, Rodin Museum.

~1990 ftW
Famed art museum with classic pieces
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its impressive facade and sweeping steps - made famous by Sylvester Stallone's triumphant run in the movie "Rocky" - the museum is a beacon of culture...
~1930 ftS
World-class art exhibits
Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation stands as a testament to the vision of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, showcasing one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings.
0.5 miW
Museum
Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Nestled along the Schuylkill River in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Fairmount Water Works, a historic site that once served as the primary water pumping station for the city. Today, this National Historic Landmark has been transformed into a museum that not only...
~1430 ftS
Famous sculptures by French artist
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Philadelphia, the Rodin Museum stands as a testament to the artistic legacy of the famed French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. This cultural gem, which opened its doors in 1929, is home to one of the largest collections of Rodin's works outside of...
~960 ftN
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
5 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...
~1570 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Park
Eakins Oval, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Eakins Oval is a traffic circle in Philadelphia. It forms the northwest end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway just in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with a central array of fountains and monuments, and a network of pedestrian walkways.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors, Philadelphia
11 min walk • All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors is a war memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that honors the state's African American servicemen who fought in American conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to World War I.
~1640 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Perelman Building, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building—originally the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building—is an annex of the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum library.
0.5 miS
Library
Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Free Library of Philadelphia is the public library system that serves Philadelphia. It is the 13th-largest public library system in the United States.
~1560 ftSW
Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Benjamin Franklin Parkway, commonly abbreviated to Ben Franklin Parkway, and colloquially in local usage "the Parkway", is a scenic boulevard that runs through the cultural heart of Philadelphia.
0.5 miW
Bridge
West River Drive Bridge, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The West River Drive Bridge is a steel girder bridge built in 1966 over the Schuylkill River on West River Drive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation owns and maintains the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mulford Building?

Nearby attractions include Bergdoll Mansion, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Spring Garden, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Rodin Museum, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Mulford Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mulford Building:

Tram

South College Avenue & 24th Street • Lines: 15 (12 min walk)
Poplar Street & Stillman Street • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)

Metro

Spring Garden • Lines: Bsl (19 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (21 min walk)
Suburban Station (23 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (22 min walk)
Megabus (22 min walk)