St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

Name: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Address: 19 S 10th St, Philadelphia, 19107-4280, United States
Telephone: +1 215-922-3807

#218 among attractions in Philadelphia

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, founded in 1823 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and located at 19 South Tenth Street, on the corner of Tenth Street and Ludlow Street. St. Stephen's was designed by William Strickland in the Gothic revival style. It is the oldest extant building in Philadelphia in this style and was designed by an architect-engineer best known for Greek Revival buildings, though, like his mentor Benjamin Latrobe, he produced buildings in other "picturesque" styles as well. St. Stephen's first service was held on February 27, 1823. On June 4, 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. On May 28, 1957, it was designated a historic landmark by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. ()

Built: 1823 (201 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 39°57'3"N, 75°9'25"W

Address

19 S 10th StCenter City (Avenue of the Arts South)Philadelphia 19107-4280 United States

Contact

+1 215-922-3807

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Day trips

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1490 ftW
Shopping, Department store
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Cemetery
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Museum, History museum
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church open?

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Old Federal Reserve Bank Building, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Mail Delivery, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Nix Federal Building, Philadelphia (3 min walk), East Center City Commercial Historic District, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church:

Metro

11th Street • Lines: Mfl (3 min walk)
8th Street • Lines: Mfl (5 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Terminal (4 min walk)
Chestnut St & 12th St • Lines: 23, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (4 min walk)
Suburban Station (16 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (8 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)