William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Philadelphia City Hall
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014
1. Philadelphia City Hall Marker
Built 1871-1901
John Mc Arthur, Jr., architect
Born: Bladneck-on-Wigtown Bay,
Dumfrieshire, Scotland 1823
Died: Philadelphia 1890
William Struthers, mason / contractor
Born: Irving, Ayrshire, Scotland 1812
Died: Philadelphia, 1876
Alexander Milne Calder, sculptor
Sculptor of William Penn Statue,
statuary carvings, and memorial
to the architect
Born: Aberdeen, Scotland 1846 Died: Philadelphia 1923
This tablet presented in 1997 by
The St. Andrew Society of Philadelphia
Organized 1747
on the occasion of its 250th anniversary
Erected 1997 by The St. Andrew Society of Philadelphia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 39° 57.143′ N, 75° 9.816′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker can be reached from Germantown Avenue. The marker is one of many installed throughout and around City Hall. Touch for map
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Center Square (here, next to this marker); Declaration of Independence Signators (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Philadelphia City Hall (here, next to this marker); This Place Is At The Heart Of Philadelphia (a few steps from this marker); Philadelphia Municipal Water System (a few steps from this marker); Gathering for Centuries (a few steps from this marker); The Site of This City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . . Philadelphia City Hall. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2014
3. Philadelphia City Hall
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2022
4. National Historic Landmark plaque for the building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
