National Historic Landmark

Coltrane, John, House

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
January 20, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000628

About this property

The John Coltrane House is a historic house at 1511 North 33rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A National Historic Landmark, it was the home of American saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane from 1952 until 1958. On his death in 1967 the house passed to his cousin Mary Alexander, who sold it in 2004. Efforts for restoration and reuse as a jazz venue initially struggled. In 2022, two of Coltrane's sons filed a lawsuit contesting the ownership of the home on the grounds that Mary Alexander had a life interest in the property, but not ownership or the right to sell. Following successful recovery of the property in 2024, the Coltrane family announced a collaboration with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to re-envision a future for the house, including opening it to the public.

Location

1511 North 33rd Street
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.98029, -75.18848

Categories

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Sources

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When was Coltrane, John, House listed on the National Register?

Coltrane, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Coltrane, John, House?

Coltrane, John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Coltrane, John, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Coltrane, John, House 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 Coltrane, John, House?

The period of significance for Coltrane, John, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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