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Merchants' Exchange Building

Merchants' Exchange Building is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2001, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 01001047.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed August 7, 2001NRIS #01001047★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Merchants' Exchange Building?

The Merchants' Exchange Building is a historic building which is located on the triangular site bounded by Dock, 3rd and Walnut Streets in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect William Strickland, in the Greek Revival style, the first national American architectural style and was built between 1832 and 1834. It operated as a brokerage house in the nineteenth century, but by 1875 the Philadelphia Stock Exchange had taken the place of the Merchants' Exchange.

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Listing details

Name
Merchants' Exchange Building
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
August 7, 2001
NRIS reference number
01001047
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.94733, -75.14591
When was Merchants' Exchange Building listed on the National Register?

Merchants' Exchange Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2001.

Where is Merchants' Exchange Building located?

Merchants' Exchange Building is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94733, -75.14591. See the map above.

Is Merchants' Exchange Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Merchants' Exchange Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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