National Historic Landmark

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
May 26, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000731

About this property

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1805, it is the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the United States. The academy's museum is internationally known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training. It offered a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, certificate programs, and continuing education. Beginning in 2025, the academy will cease offering degrees except bachelor's degrees in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania.

Location

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.95555, -75.16347

Categories

ARTARCHITECTURE
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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 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts listed on the National Register?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 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 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

The period of significance for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is recorded as the industrial era.

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