Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Bond House
Restored on the exterior to its 19th century appearance, this house now serves as a bed and breakfast inn.
Erected by Independence National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 39° 56.849′ N, 75° 8.65′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is on South 2nd Street south of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker faces the unsigned alley (formerly Samson Street) and Welcome Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Sansom Walk, 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. Slate Roof House (here, next to this marker); Hannah Callowhill Penn (a few steps from this marker); Welcome Park (a few steps from this marker); The names of the streets… (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); The City Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named City Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); John Drinker House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Bond, Physician. Wikipedia entry. “... He returned to Philadelphia in 1739, and two years later was made Port Inspector for Contagious Diseases in that city. In 1743, he helped his long-time friend Benjamin Franklin establish the American Philosophical Society. Having formed a favorable opinion of British hospitals in the course of his studies, Bond began trying to raise funds in 1750 to establish a place of care for the both the sick and the mentally ill, particularly for the poor. Unable to raise the funds himself, he turned to his friend Franklin, who had more success. Together they co-founded the Pennsylvania Hospital, which is located on Eighth and Pine Streets in Philadelphia. ...” (Submitted on June 29, 2010.)
2. Thomas Bond at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on March 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 29, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.