University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Woodlands
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 39° 56.94′ N, 75° 12.204′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is on Woodland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Hamilton's Schuylkill River Residence & Pleasure Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Paul Philippe Cret (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philadelphia Orchard Project (about 500 feet away); Commodore David Porter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton's Carriage House & Stable (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herman Herzog (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built c. 1896 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton's Greenhouses & Hothouses (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.