National Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia School of Design for Women
Philadelphia School of Design for Women is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93001608.
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Philadelphia School of Design for Women
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About this place
What is Philadelphia School of Design for Women?
The Edwin Forrest House is an historic house and arts building located at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built between 1853 and 1854, it was home, from 1880 until 1960, to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
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Listing details
- Name
- Philadelphia School of Design for Women
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- November 4, 1993
- NRIS reference number
- 93001608
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.97437, -75.15931
When was Philadelphia School of Design for Women listed on the National Register?
Philadelphia School of Design for Women was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993.
Where is Philadelphia School of Design for Women located?
Philadelphia School of Design for Women is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.97437, -75.15931. See the map above.
Is Philadelphia School of Design for Women a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Philadelphia School of Design for Women is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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