United States Custom House

The United States Custom House is a historic United States federal government building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built between 1932 and 1934 to the Art Deco designs of the architectural firm of Ritter & Shay, the building occupies an entire block between Second, Chestnut, and Sansom Streets and the former Exchange Place in the heart of the oldest section of the city.

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Type: Government office
Description: historic United States federal government building in Philadelphia
Also known as: “U.S. Custom House, Philadelphia” and “United States Custom House (Philadelphia)”
Address: 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19106

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include First Bank of the United States and Independence Hall.

First Bank of the United States

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The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of the United States, commonly known as the First Bank of the United States, was a national bank, chartered for a term of twenty years, by the United States Congress on February 25, 1791. First Bank of the United States is situated 460 feet west of United States Custom House.

Independence Hall

Museum

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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, 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. Independence Hall is situated 1,500 feet west of United States Custom House.

Museum of the American Revolution

Museum

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The Museum of the American Revolution, formerly The American Revolution Center, is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution. Museum of the American Revolution is situated 330 feet northwest of United States Custom House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Society Hill and Old City.

Society Hill

Neighborhood

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Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.

Old City

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