National Register of Historic Places

Spring Garden District

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 21, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78002455

About this property

Spring Garden is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bordering Center City on the north. Spring Garden is a neighborhood that combines diverse residential neighborhoods and significant cultural attractions. The residential areas on the north side of the neighborhood, located north of Spring Garden Street. The neighborhood is composed mostly of brick and brownstone three-story townhouses built during the mid-to-late 19th century. The houses include townhouses in the Italianate style, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Venetian Gothic. Many streets, including Green Street and Spring Garden Street, include "terraced" set ups, which include a small gardened plot, often raised, in front of the house. The residential areas to the south are dominated by taller, multi-family buildings built during the 20th century. The museum area, located south of Spring Garden Street, includes the Rodin Museum, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Barnes Foundation. Before consolidation of Philadelphia, Spring Garden was a district of Philadelphia County.

Location

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.96650, -75.16888

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Germantown Oct 4 1777
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Battle of Barren Hill
1778Revolutionary War
4.5 mi
Battle of Germantown (approach actions)
1777Revolutionary War
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When was Spring Garden District listed on the National Register?

Spring Garden District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Spring Garden District?

Spring Garden District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Spring Garden District?

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