National Historic Landmark

Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
February 1, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72001144

About this property

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections membership library and museum founded in 1814. The Athenaeum's purpose, according to its organizational principles, is to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge" for public benefit. The Athenaeum's collections include architecture and interior design history, particularly for the period 1800 to 1945. The institution focuses on the history of American architecture and building technology, and houses architectural archives of 180,000 drawings, over 350,000 photographs, and manuscript holdings of about 1,000 American architects. Since 1950, the Athenaeum has sponsored the annual Athenaeum Literary Award for works of fiction and non-fiction.

Location

219 S. 6th St.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.94687, -75.15080

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Athenaeum of Philadelphia listed on the National Register?

Athenaeum of Philadelphia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Athenaeum of Philadelphia?

Athenaeum of Philadelphia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Athenaeum of Philadelphia a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Athenaeum of Philadelphia has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Athenaeum of Philadelphia?

The period of significance for Athenaeum of Philadelphia is recorded as the industrial era.

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