Philadelphia Naval Asylum

Naval Square is a gated community within the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of that served as the first from 1838 to 1845, when the Naval Academy formed in Annapolis.
  • Type: Residential building
  • Description: hospital in Pennsylvania, United States
  • Also known as: “Philadelphia Naval School” and “U.S. Naval Home”
  • Address: 1 Academy Circle

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: William S. Peirce School and Naval Square.

Historic building
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The is a historic … is situated 780 feet south of Philadelphia Naval Asylum.

Residential area
is a gated community within the Graduate…

University
The is a private conservatory in . is situated 4,100 feet northeast of Philadelphia Naval Asylum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Schuylkill and SW Center City.

Neighborhood
Southwest Center City, also known as Graduate…

Neighborhood
Southwest Center City, also known as Graduate…

Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Naval Asylum

Latitude
39.94391° or 39° 56′ 38″ north
Longitude
-75.18371° or 75° 11′ 1″ west
Established
1827
Levels
4
Open location code
87F6WRV8+HG
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­maritime
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Philadelphia Naval Asylum” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: James O’Connor Memorial Pool and Schuylkill Banks.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Prime Fusion Afro Grill and Lounge and Thai Square.

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Worth a closer look: Philadelphia International Airport and Old City.

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