Marine Barracks (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Explained

Marine Barracks
Location:Bldg. 100, Naval Base, Broad St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.8919°N -75.1747°W
Built:1901
Builder:U.S. Navy
Added:July 13, 1976
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:76001664

The Marine Barracks is an historic, American barracks that is located at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

History and architectural features

Built by the United States Marine Corps in 1901, this historic structure is a four-story, red brick and gypsum block building. It features a central rounded archway, open porch, and tile roof. It remains occupied by the Marine Corps.[1]

Some of the first Naval Aviators landed and took off from the parade grounds in the front of the building. The Marine Barracks was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001412_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marine Barracks]. 2012-07-03. D. R. Boyer. PDF. August 1975.