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Academy of Music

Academy of Music is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000674.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000674★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Academy of Music?

The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Despite its name, the Academy has never contained a music school. It is located between Locust and Manning Streets in the Avenue of the Arts area of the Center City district of Philadelphia.

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Listing details

Name
Academy of Music
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000674
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.94792, -75.16526
When was Academy of Music listed on the National Register?

Academy of Music was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Academy of Music located?

Academy of Music is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94792, -75.16526. See the map above.

Is Academy of Music a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Academy of Music is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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