Plaza Apartments (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Explained

Plaza Apartments
Location:1719-1725 N 33rd Sts., 3226-3228 Clifford St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.9831°N -75.1767°W
Built:1909
Architect:Sauer & Hahn
Builder:Stafford, John
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Added:February 15, 2005
Refnum:05000063

The Plaza Apartments, also known as Vernon House, is an historic, American apartment complex that is located in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

History and architectural features

Built in 1909, this historic structure consists of three, four-story, brick and stone buildings that were designed in the Colonial Revival style. The complex is arranged in a "U"-shape, with two narrow courtyards. The primary facade features two three-story wooden porches, with Corinthian order columns and balconies on top.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

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|H082449_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Plaza Apartments]. 2012-06-16. Shelby Weaver Splain. PDF. April 2004.