National Register of Historic Places

Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 27, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000406

About this property

The H.W. Butterworth and Sons Company Building, now known as 2424 Studios, is a historic factory building which is located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and was converted into studios in 2011. Bilt in five phases between 1870 and 1925, the three earliest sections were designed in the Italianate style. The complex ranges from one to three-stories, and is constructed of brick and reinforced concrete. The H.W. Butterworth and Sons Company manufactured textile machinery, and then, during World War II, built anti-aircraft machine gun parts.

Location

2410 E York St
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.97960, -75.12423

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building listed on the National Register?

Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building?

Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building?

The period of significance for Butterworth, H.W. and Sons Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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