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Paul Philippe Cret

(1876-1945)

 
 
Paul Philippe Cret Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2015
1. Paul Philippe Cret Marker
Inscription. A celebrated architect and civic planner, Cret lived after 1911 here at 516 Woodland Terrace in this block of Italianate villas built in 1861. His legacy includes the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Rodin Museum, and (in Washington, DC) the Folger Library.
 
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureArts, Letters, MusicBridges & ViaductsCharity & Public WorkEducation. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
 
Location. 39° 56.941′ N, 75° 12.28′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. Marker is on Woodland Terrace. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 Woodland Terrace, 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. The Woodlands (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philadelphia Orchard Project (about 400 feet away); William Hamilton's Schuylkill River Residence & Pleasure Gardens (about 400 feet away); Herman Herzog (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built c. 1883
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Built c. 1883 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built c. 1902 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton's Carriage House & Stable (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
 
Paul Philippe Cret Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2015
2. Paul Philippe Cret Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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