University City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Built c. 1887
4212 Spruce Street
| | West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb Historic District | |
West Philadelphia Streetcar Suburb
A National Register [of Historic Places] Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 57.129′ N, 75° 12.451′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in University City. It is on Spruce Street east of St. Marks Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4212 Spruce 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. 1887 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1887 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1887 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1887 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1887 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built c. 1887 (a few steps from this marker); Saint Andrew's Collegiate Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Built c. 1899 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
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