William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Custom House
National Historic Site
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
1. Old Custom House Marker
A notable example of Greek Revival architecture, this building follows in many regards Latrobes design of 1818. It was erected in 1819 – 1824 by his pupil, Strickland, as the Second Bank of the United States. The first of modern adaptations of the Parthenon at Athens, it was the center of the bitter financial and political struggle in which the banks head, Nicholas Biddle, and his ally, Henry Clay, contended with President Jackson for control of the nations monetary system. Jackson prevented the rechartering of the bank in 1836, and from 1845 to 1934 its former home served as the Philadelphia Custom House.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list.
Location. 39° 56.929′ N, 75° 8.903′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the front of the 2nd Bank
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philosophical Hall (here, next to this marker); Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the United States (a few steps from this marker); Philadelphia Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signer (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);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
2. Old Custom House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2017
3. Old Custom House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,380 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
