National Register of Historic Places
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000731.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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About this place
What is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1805, it is the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the United States.
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Listing details
- Name
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- May 27, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000731
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.95555, -75.16347
When was Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts listed on the National Register?
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971.
Where is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts located?
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.95555, -75.16347. See the map above.
Is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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