Athenaeum of Philadelphia

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the section of , , is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814.
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  • Opening hours:
    Tuesday and Thursday—Friday: 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
    Monday: 9:00 AM—7:00 PM
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
    Saturday: 10:00 AM—3:00 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: member-supported library and museum
  • Also known as: “Athenæum of Philadelphia”
  • Address: 219 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Independence Hall and Liberty Bell.

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is a historic civic building in , Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. is situated 780 feet north of Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

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The , previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in . is situated 960 feet north of Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

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The was the second federally authorized National Bank in the United States, chartered under the Madison administration. is situated 950 feet northeast of Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.

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's is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

Neighborhood
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is a historic neighborhood in , , , United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.

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City Center East is the most dense section of , home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Latitude
39.94688° or 39° 56′ 49″ north
Longitude
-75.15097° or 75° 9′ 4″ west
Elevation
30 feet (9 metres)
Inception
1814
Levels
3
Open location code
87F6WRWX+QJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 333776301
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4556343
Wiki­data ID
Q2869315
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Athenaeum of Philadelphia” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Ateneu de Filadèlfia”
  • Czech: “Filadelfské athenaeum”
  • French: “Athenæum de Philadelphie”
  • French: “Athenæum of Philadelphia”
  • French: “Athénée de Philadelphie”
  • Galician: “Ateneo de Filadelfia”
  • Persian: “آتنائوم فیلادلفیا”
  • Slovenian: “Athenaeum of Philadelphia”
  • Slovenian: “Filadelfijski atenej”
  • Slovenian: “Philadelphijski atenej”
  • Welsh: “Athenaeum Philadelphia”
  • Welsh: “Darllenfa Philadelphia”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Washington Square West and Chinatown.

Nearby Places

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