National Historic Landmark- M. Carey Thomas Library

National Historic Landmark- M. Carey Thomas Library

Completed on the campus of Bryn Mawr College in 1907, this library illustrates the achievements of M. Carey Thomas (1857-1935), who broke new ground in women's education by establishing at Bryn Mawr academic opportunities ...

National Historic Landmark-The College of Physicians Building

National Historic Landmark-The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building

Founded in 1787 as a membership association of physicians, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest private medical society in the United States.

The College of Physicians has been distinguished for ...

National Historic Landmark-George Taylor House

National Historic Landmark-George Taylor House

From 1768 to 1776, this two story stone house was the residence of George Taylor (1716-1781), ironmaster, politician, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The Landmark exhibits moisture problems and suffers ongoing deterioration of its ...

National Historic Landmark - Henry O.Tanner Homesite

National Historic Landmark - Henry O.Tanner Homesite

This was the boyhood home of Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), the late 19th and early 20th century Black expatriate painter, whose work earned recognition in Europe and the United States.

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National Historic Landmark - Summerseat

National Historic Landmark - Summerseat

From 1806 until his death, this was the home of George Clymer (1739-1813), a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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National Historic Landmark - Thomas Sully Residence

National Historic Landmark - Thomas Sully Residence

Thomas Sully (1783-1872), a painter of historical scenes and one of the best-known portrait painters of his day, lived briefly in this brick rowhouse around 1828.

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National Historic Landmark -Stiegel-Coleman House

National Historic Landmark -Stiegel-Coleman House

Part of this stone house was built by William Stiegel and part by Robert Coleman, co-owners of an iron furnace which manufactured war materiel during the Revolution

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National Historic Landmark -Staple Bend Tunnel

National Historic Landmark -Staple Bend Tunnel

Finished in June 1833, the Staple Bend tunnel was advertised as the first railroad tunnel in the United States. It was the third tunnel of any kind built in the US, the first tunnels were ...

National Historic Landmark- St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia)

National Historic Landmark- St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia)

Constructed between 1758 and 1764, St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church is nationally significant for its unique Anglican church plan produced by one of colonial America's premier builders of the Georgian style, Robert Smith.

National Historic Landmark-Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

National Historic Landmark- Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (Jim Thorpe)

Designed (1865-1869) late in Richard Upjohn's career, St. Mark's is an unusual design set in the side of a hill. Commissioned by the philanthropist, Asa Packer, one of America's richest men of ...