William S. Peirce School, Philadelphia

Name: William S. Peirce School
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#751 among attractions in Philadelphia

Gothic Revival architecture

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William S. Peirce School is a historic school building located in the Southwest Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1928–1929. It is a four-story, nine bay, brick building on a raised basement in the Late Gothic Revival-style. It features pilasters with limestone caps and a projecting entrance pavilion with an arched opening. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'31"N, 75°10'59"W

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Center City (Graduate Hospital)Philadelphia United States

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William S. Peirce School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Plays & Players, Philadelphia Art Alliance.

0.7 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
19 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...
0.7 miNW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
18 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.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
20 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
12 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 miN
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
18 min walk • The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, claims to be the oldest chartered American Civil War institution in the United States. The museum was founded in 1888 by veteran officers of the Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
18 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia
11 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Marian Anderson House, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Marian Anderson House is a historic home located in the Southwest Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built circa 1870 in the same neighborhood where opera singer and civil rights advocate Marian Anderson was born 27 years later, this two-story, brick rowhouse dwelling was designed in the Italianate style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William S. Peirce School?

Nearby attractions include St. Anthony de Padua Parish School, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Grays Road Recreation Center, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Devil's Pocket, Philadelphia (5 min walk), David Landreth School, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to William S. Peirce School by public transport?

The nearest stations to William S. Peirce School:

Train

Penn Medicine (15 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (25 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (18 min walk)
Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (20 min walk)

Tram

30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (24 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (24 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (24 min walk)
Ellsworth-Federal • Lines: Bsl (24 min walk)