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Eakins, Thomas, House

Eakins, Thomas, House 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 66000679.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000679★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Eakins, Thomas, House?

The Thomas Eakins House is a historic house at 1727-29 Mount Vernon Street in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. Built about 1854, it was for most of his life the home of Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), one of the most influential American artists of the late 19th century. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and is now home to a local artist cooperative.

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Listing details

Name
Eakins, Thomas, House
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000679
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.96543, -75.16696
When was Eakins, Thomas, House listed on the National Register?

Eakins, Thomas, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Eakins, Thomas, House located?

Eakins, Thomas, House is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.96543, -75.16696. See the map above.

Is Eakins, Thomas, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Eakins, Thomas, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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