Architecture
Map all locationsPhiladelphia, more than any other city in the country, illustrates the history of American architecture. The architectural heritage of over more than 300 years is visible throughout the city and region with outstanding examples of every type of building and virtually every architectural style found in the United States.
Almost 100 buildings are considered of such importance that they have been designated National Historic Landmarks. This impressive architectural collection includes pioneering works by such notable architects as William Strickland, Frank Furness, Daniel Burnham, George Howe, Louis I. Kahn, Robert Venturi, I.M.Pei and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Featured Attraction
Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building
Fashion and modern design highlight the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s first major expansion
Fairmount / Art Museum Area
Enthusiasts of fashion and modern design will relish a visit to the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, the first major expansion of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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United States Naval Asylum
William Strickland (1827-33 / 1844) More
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Thomas Hockley House
Frank Furness (1875/1894) More
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St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church
William Strickland (1822-23) More
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Richards Medical Research Building
Louis I. Kahn (1957-1961) More
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PSFS Building
George Howe (1930-1932) More
Itineraries
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A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia
Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
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A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget
In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More
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