National Register of Historic Places

Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001665.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76001665★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Memorial Hall?

Memorial Hall is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it is the only major structure from that exhibition to survive. It subsequently housed the Pennsylvania Museum of Industrial Art.

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Listing details

Name
Memorial Hall
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001665
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.97936, -75.20920
When was Memorial Hall listed on the National Register?

Memorial Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Memorial Hall located?

Memorial Hall is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.97936, -75.20920. See the map above.

Is Memorial Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Memorial Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.