The Powelton Explained

The Powelton
Location:3500-3520 Powelton Ave., 214-218 35th St., and 215-221 36th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.9597°N -75.1903°W
Built:1902, 1910
Architect:Hale, Willis G.; Milligan & Webber
Added:December 13, 1978
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:78002452

The Powelton, also known as the Powelton Apartments, is a historic apartment complex located in the Powelton Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in two phases; in 1902 and 1910. The first section was designed by architect Willis G. Hale (1848-1907) as a set of ten houses massed as six units. It was converted to apartments by Milligan & Webber in 1910.[1] [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University City . 10 September 2023.
  2. 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|H001451_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: The Powelton]. 2012-07-03. Carl E. Doebley and George E. Thomas. PDF. January 1978.