Washington Square West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reynolds-Morris House
Photographed by Nate Davidson, June 29, 2014
1. Reynolds-Morris House Marker
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.
Erected 1968 by US Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 56.833′ N, 75° 9.26′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Washington Square West. It is on S. 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 S.8th Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, 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: First Republican National Convention (within shouting distance of this marker); Musical Fund Hall 1824 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ayer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On this block in 1957 (about 300 feet away); John G. Johnson, Esq. (about 400 feet away); Freedom is a Light
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Photographed by Nate Davidson, June 29, 2014
2. Reynolds-Morris House
The Morris House Hotel is a nice bed and breakfast located just a couple blocks away from the Historic District.
Photographed by Nate Davidson, June 29, 2014
3. Morris House Hotel
Front entrance to the Morris House Hotel.
Photographed by Jack Boucher, 1972
4. GENERAL VIEW AND WEST (FRONT) ELEVATION, AFTER RESTORATION - Reynolds-Morris House
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 29, 2014. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
