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

Bailey Bldng

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2022

1. Bailey Bldng Marker

Inscription. Built in 1900, the Bailey Building is the former jewelry factory for Bailey Banks & Biddle, America's oldest retailer and designer of the Great Seal of the United States, the Purple Heart, and other prominent military honors.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 39° 57.029′ N, 75° 9.669′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Gayborhood. Marker is on Chestnut Street (County Road 3008) just east of South 13th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1225 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas R. Kline School of Law (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wanamaker (1838-1922) (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Honorable Charles I. Brown (about 300 feet away); Veterans Buried at St. John the Evangelist's Parish Cemetery (about 300 feet away); St. John's Historic Graveyard & Tableau

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(about 300 feet away); Women's PA. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (about 400 feet away); Oldest Photograph (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2022

2. Bailey Bldng Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.