National Register of Historic Places

Tanner, Henry O., House

Tanner, Henry O., House is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001672.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76001672★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Tanner, Henry O., House?

The Henry O. Tanner House is a historic house at 2908 West Diamond Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was from 1872 to 1888 the childhood home of Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), an African-American artist who was the first of his race to be elected to National Academy of Design. This rowhouse was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Tanner, Henry O., House
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001672
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.98773, -75.18118
When was Tanner, Henry O., House listed on the National Register?

Tanner, Henry O., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Tanner, Henry O., House located?

Tanner, Henry O., House is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.98773, -75.18118. See the map above.

Is Tanner, Henry O., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Tanner, Henry O., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.