William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Philadelphia Bank Building

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

1. Philadelphia Bank Building Marker

Inscription. The Philadelphia Bank Building was built in 1857-59 for the Pennsylvania Bank which failed during the Panic of 1857 and was completed by the Philadelphia Bank. John M. Gries was the architect. The cast iron front doors and window grill work were by H. C. Oram and Company.

Complete renovation of the interior of this historically certified building was completed in 1983 by the developer, Histo Associates.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 39° 56.941′ N, 75° 8.896′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is on Chestnut Street east of South Independence Mall East (5th Street), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philosophical Hall (a few steps from this marker); Old Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph and Amy Cassey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signer

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Signer (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilbert Stuart House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Panic of 1873 at Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. 1873: America's Mortgage and Banking Meltdown. (Submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017

2. Philadelphia Bank Building Marker

Marker can be seen to the right of the door.

Philadelphia Bank Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

3. Philadelphia Bank Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 2, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.