Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

2125 Chestnut Street

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

1. First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia Marker

Inscription. Frank Furness, famed Philadelphia Victorian architect, designed this building. The cornerstone was laid in 1885. It houses distinctive architectural features and notable stained glass.

Erected by First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 39° 57.151′ N, 75° 10.578′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and South Van Pelt Street, on the left when traveling east on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Plant As Medicine (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginger (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); June 5th Memorial (about 500 feet away); First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Additional keywords. Unitarian Universalism

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

2. First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia Marker

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Jack E. Boucher (courtesy of the Historic American Building Survey and the Library of Congress), 1973

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 9, 2020.