University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Built c. 1896
417-419 South 43rd Street
| | West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb Historic District | |
West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb
A National Register [of Historic Places] Historic District
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 39° 57.044′ N, 75° 12.551′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. It is on South 43rd Street just north of Osage Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 S 43rd St, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: A different marker also named Built c. 1896 (a few steps from this marker); Built c. 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built c. 1915 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built c. 1899 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built c. 1901 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built c. 1904 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

