National Historic Landmark-United States Naval Asylum

The U.S. Naval Asylum in Philadelphia was the first home and hospital constructed in this country for indigent and elderly naval personnel.

Architecturally, the property is significant for the main building (Biddle Hall) and two flanking residences, which were designed in the classical revival style in the first half of the 19th century by the noted American architect William Strickland.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks

Photo Courtesy Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey