National Register of Historic Places
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Wagner Free Institute of Science is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89000361.
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Wagner Free Institute of Science
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About this place
What is Wagner Free Institute of Science?
The Wagner Free Institute of Science is a natural history museum at 1700 West Montgomery Avenue in north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, it is a rare surviving example of a Victorian era scientific society, with a museum, research center, library, and educational facilities. Its buildings, developed between 1859 and 1901, present the collections of founder William Wagner in the style of the period, and have been designated a National Historic Landmark for their architecture and state of preservation.
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Listing details
- Name
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- May 17, 1989
- NRIS reference number
- 89000361
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.98050, -75.16286
When was Wagner Free Institute of Science listed on the National Register?
Wagner Free Institute of Science was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1989.
Where is Wagner Free Institute of Science located?
Wagner Free Institute of Science is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.98050, -75.16286. See the map above.
Is Wagner Free Institute of Science a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Wagner Free Institute of Science is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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