Penn's Landing, Philadelphia PA | Nearby Businesses

• Community and Government
• Event Venue
• Food and Restaurant
• Historical Place
• Landmark
• Landmark and Historical Place
• Neighborhood
• Performance Venue
• Public Places and Attractions
• Tourist Attraction

301 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Pennsylvania Hospital is a private, non-profit, 534-bed teaching hospital located in Center City Philadelphia and affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Founded on May 11, 1751, by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond, Pennsylvania Hospital was the first hospital in the American colonies and is the oldest hospital in the United States. It is also home to America's first surgical amphitheatre and its first medical library.Awards and recognitionIn 2011–2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Pennsylvania Hospital among the best in the nation for orthopedics. It was also high-performing in 10 adult specialties, including cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, nephrology, neurology & neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology.In 2008, Philadelphia magazine recognized 22 Pennsylvania Hospital physicians as "Top Docs."In 2004, a study in AARP Modern Maturity ranked Pennsylvania Hospital as one of the Top Ten Hospitals in America. The hospital received additional honors for cardiac care, cardiovascular surgeries, infectious care, knee-hip orthopaedics and pulmonary care—all five specialties are also ranked within the top 10 in the nation.In JCAHO's 2003 survey of the hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital received a score of 96 with no citations. Additionally, Pennsylvania Hospital received top-tier reviews from the Pennsylvania State Department of Health.In 2008, The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) recognized Pennsylvania Hospital as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.Parts of the movie Rocky II, starring Sylvester Stallone, were filmed on the Pennsylvania Hospital campus in 1978.

oldcitydistrict.org's Web site and social media pages promote Old City businesses and encourage responsible development; highlight the services we provide to the District; serve the 3.6 million annual visitors to Old City with useful, appealing information; and keep Old City residents up-to-date with the latest developments in the neighborhood. Old City has captured extensive media praise for its restaurants, hotels, art galleries, design studios and wide range of shops.

__notoc__The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany. The steel-framed building - one of the first to be constructed - was built from 1893 to 1895, and was designed by G. W. & W. D. Hewitt in the Beaux-Arts style. Carlisle redstone, Pompeian buff brick and terra cotta were all used in the facade. After the building's sale in 1979 and subsequent renovation, the internal area was approximately 286,000 square feet., the building is owned by Kaiserman Company.HistoryUpon his return from a European trip in 1890, Bartol organized the Philadelphia business community. He asked each new member to pledge $1,000 to the project. The Bourse motto was "Buy, Sell, Ship via Philadelphia."The Bourse stopped functioning as a commodities exchange in the 1960s. The structure continued to serve as an office building until 1979, when it was sold and renovated to include upscale retail space on floors near the street level. The upper levels of the building continued to house office space. A movie theater specializing in independent films, The Ritz at the Bourse, sits across the street at 4th and Ranstead streets.

The Ben Franklin House, formerly known as the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, is a historic hotel, now apartment building, located at 834 Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.HistoryThe Benjamin Franklin Hotel was built by Niagara Falls businessman Frank A. Dudley and operated by the United Hotels Company of America. The hotel, originally opened in 1923, was designed by prominent American architect of the Gilded Age, Horace Trumbauer.The hotel, named for founding father and Philadelphian, Benjamin Franklin, attracted attention in 1947 for refusing to accommodate the Brooklyn Dodgers, who had used the hotel for years, because of the inclusion of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel agreed to house the team that day. The team moved their permanent accommodations to the Warwick Hotel.

St. Augustine Catholic Church, also called Olde St. Augustine's, is a historic Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Consecrated in 1848, the Palladian-style church was designed by Napoleon LeBrun. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The church was built to replace the Old St. Augustine Church which was completed in 1801. The first Order of Hermits of St. Augustine church founded in the United States, the original St Augustine housed the Liberty Bell's "Sister Bell". The church was burned down in the anti-Catholic Philadelphia Nativist Riots on May 8, 1844. The church sued the city of Philadelphia for not providing it with adequate protection. The money awarded to the church went to rebuilding the current church, which broke ground on May 27, 1847. Organizations founded by the church led to the creation of both Villanova University and the Philadelphia Orchestra.HistoryOld churchFathers Matthew Carr and John Rosseter were sent to Philadelphia by the Roman Catholic Church to buy land to build a church in the city. St. Augustine's Church began construction in 1796 to a design by Philadelphia architect Nicholas FitzMaurice Fagan (d. 1810) and was the first Order of Hermits of St. Augustine church founded in the United States. After delays as a result of yellow fever outbreaks among the workers and funding issues, the church was completed in 1801. Contributors for construction of St. Augustine's included President George Washington, John Barry, Stephen Girard, and Thomas Fitzsimons.

Society Hill Towers is a three-building condominium located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The complex contains three 31-story skyscrapers with 624 units on a 5acre site. The towers were designed by I.M. Pei and Associates and are constructed of poured-in-place concrete, with each apartment featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Completed in 1964, the apartments were originally rental units but were converted to condominiums in 1979.HistoryIn the late 1950s, Society Hill was considered a slum neighborhood, which was targeted for redevelopment by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Authority. From 1957-1959, the Greater Philadelphia Movement, the Redevelopment Authority and the Old Philadelphia Development Corporation bought 31acre around Dock Street. They relocated and demolished the Dock Street Market, setting aside 5acre of land that would become the Society Hill Towers. In 1957, Edmund Bacon, the executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, awarded developer-architect firm Webb and Knapp the competition for the redevelopment of Society Hill. Architect I. M. Pei and his team created a plan for three 31-story Society Hill Towers as well as the Society Hill Townhouses, a low-rise project. The Towers and Townhouses project was completed in 1964, while the entire plan was completed in 1977.

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. Its south and west sides border Independence National Historical Park. At 17 stories and 287 ft tall, the massive building towers above other nearby historic buildings of the shipping, financial, and commercial quarter. The building currently houses federal offices for the U.S. FDA, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, National Park Service and U.S Customs and Border Protection agencies.The building was rehabilitated in 1991-93 and underwent a major renovation in 2010-13. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2011.Building historyThe United States Custom House in Philadelphia is a product of the great federal building projects of the Depression era. Begun in December 1932 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a massive federal unemployment relief program, it opened on November 10, 1934, having cost over $3,500,000. Distinguished by richness of materials, by the quality of its design, and by a decorative program by a major local artist, the U.S. Custom House is a fitting architectural monument to Philadelphia's status as one of the nation's largest ports.

The Federal Detention Center is a United States Federal prison in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which holds male and female inmates prior to or during court proceedings, as well as inmates serving brief sentences. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.The jail, across from the William J. Green Jr. Federal Building, is on a 1acre site the southwest corner of Arch Street and 7th Street, across from the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum and in the Independence Hall area.The jail is 12 stories tall. It has 628 cells for federal pre-trial inmates from nine counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. 120 prisoners, already sentenced, serve as staff. The prison is connected to a tunnel that allows people to travel to and from the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse.HistoryThe proposal to build the jail its current site, an at the time mostly vacant plot of land, was made public in February 1992. Spokespersons for the museum and the businesses at the East Market Street expressed opposition to the proposal, as did businesses in Chinatown and U.S. House of Representatives member Thomas Foglietta. The East Market Street businesses did not want prisoners close to their businesses. The African-American museum objected to a reminder of the incarceration of black men. Chinatown businesses stated that the prison may drive away customers and block expansion of Chinatown from the Vine Street Expressway. Edmund Bacon wrote in the Philadelphia Inquirer that he believed that this jail would damage efforts to revitalize portions of Center City.

Come as a guest and leave as a friend when you stay at The Philadelphia House. We know first hand that one of the most amazing benefits of traveling is making friends along your journey. We also know, one of the biggest drawbacks is the financial needs to make that travel happen. Which is why we cater to thrifty travelers and seek to accommodate our guests with a budget-oriented stay and friendly atmosphere. With FREE nightly Happy Hour and Events such as Salsa dancing lessons, karaoke or Pub Crawls we guarantee you’ll enjoy your time with us! Located in the heart of America's most historic square mile, Old City, Philadelphia; our home provides guests a plethora of historical sites, art galleries, restaurants, and bars within walking distance! Also, so close to the metro that you can get anywhere in a moment’s notice. With an active nightlife and cultural opportunities surrounding The Philadelphia House there's something for everyone!

Lit Brothers was a moderately-priced department store based in Philadelphia. Samuel and Jacob Lit opened the first store at North 8th and Market Streets in 1891. Lit's positioned itself well as a more affordable alternate to competitors Strawbridge and Clothier, Wanamaker's, and Gimbels. The store's slogan was "A Great Store in A Great City," and it was noted for its millinery department.The Lit Brother Store building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and is located in the East Center City Commercial Historic District.History and architectureIn 1891, Rachel P. Lit (1858-1919, later surnamed Weddel, still later Arnold) opened a woman's clothing shop on the corner of Market and N. 8th Streets. With the administration and innovative advertising techniques of her brothers, Colonel Samuel David Lit (1859-1929) and Jacob David Lit (1872-1950), their small store soon became one of the largest retail stores in Philadelphia. From 1895 to 1907, the store continued to expand, with the company taking over the remaining buildings on the block of Market between North 7th and 8th Streets - including the J. M. Maris Dry Goods Store, the Bailey Store and the J. B. Lippincott & Co. Building - and adding new buildings at either end of the block designed to blend in with the existing buildings. With alterations and additions, the Lit Brothers Store became the only full block of Victorian architecture in Philadelphia, composed of 33 buildings constructed between 1859 and 1918, with a common interior. The new buildings and the alterations were designed by Charles M. Autenrieth and Edward Collins.

Welcome to the official Facebook page of the original Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Feel free to share your ghost stories and post your photos. We'll keep you up-to-date on our tours and special events, and share tidbits about Philly's haunted hotspots! Most of our tours depart from Signers Garden at 5th and Chestnut Streets. If you have any questions or would like to make reservations, give us a call at 215-413-1997 or email [email protected]. The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia's candlelight tours explore the tales of hauntings and ghostly experiences in Philadelphia's Independence Park and Society Hill. Stories are based on the book, "Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, PA," which can be found in bookstores, at www.ghostlore.com, and at the Independence Visitors Center. Ghost Tours of Philadelphia has been haunting Philly since 1997. In addition to our perennial favorite Candlelight Walking Tour, special events are planned throughout the year, including the Valentine's Ghost Tour, the New Year's Eve Ghost Tour, and the Witches Night Out Ghost Tour.

The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, PA. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the late 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre. Known for its acoustics, it was voted as one of the best concert venues in America by Complex.HistoryThe theatre opened in 1908 as the "Crystal Palace", a nickelodeon seating nearly 700. In 1927, the venue became a concert hall. In 1941, the venue was taken over by the Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corporation and converted into a movie theatre. Along with the changes came a new name, the "New Palace Theatre". The theatre’s popularity declined in the 50s. By 1959, the theatre saw another reincarnation, this time as a repertory theatre. The theatre was during the direction of stage veteran Anne Ramsey and her husband Logan Ramsey. This is also when the name, "Theatre of the Living Arts" came into being.In 1964, Andre Gregory took over from the Ramseys as artistic director. The theatre proved to be a success, presenting 10 productions per season, all to high praise. Some troupe members included: Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch, Sally Kirkland, Ron Leibman and Morgan Freeman. In 1967, a dispute between Gregory and the board of directors saw the director leaving the theatre on February 17, 1967. At this time, the theatre was taken over by a new firm and christened as the "Bandbox Living Arts", a beatnik house. The theatre saw a decline in popularity and closed in 1969 due to financial issues.

For parking options, visit http://www.historicphiladephia.org/getting-here

Philadelphia has a hot place to go to on a date, make it memorable! Did you know that laughter is an aphrodisiac... well it is and its strong. Comedian Deconstruction is the perfect combination of Stand-up Comedy and Improvisational Comedy. Every month there is a new Theme and new performers to go with that theme. This show will never be the same show twice. Great food and drinks, the room is upscale but fun.

Franklin Square is open daily at 10 a.m., weather permitting, beginning March 1. Retail operations and SquareBurger resume hours beginning March 23. Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis in the heart of Philadelphia and just steps from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Thousands of visitors and residents alike visit Franklin Square for Philly Mini Golf - a Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course, the Parx Liberty Carousel, two state-of-the-art playgrounds, the renowned SquareBurger, and frequent free community events for kids!

Union Transfer is an independently owned and operated music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a joint venture between R5 Productions, and The Bowery Presents (Terminal 5, Bowery Ballroom). The venue opened to the public September 21, 2011 with the first ever show by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Poliça.The building originally opened in 1889 as the Spring Garden Farmer’s Market and has seen various incarnations over the years. Located at 1026 Spring Garden Street, Union Transfer lies within the Callowhill neighborhood, which borders Poplar, Chinatown and North Broad Street. The building was originally the Spring Garden Farmers Market from 1889 to 1918 and currently retains the signage that's carved into the building. From 1918 to 1942 the building was changed to the Union Transfer Baggage Express Co., where bags and other items were kept in storage for the railway company. The German embassy in Philadelphia even utilized the services of Union Transfer Baggage Co. prior to World War II. Facing several more transformations over the next 50 years including a tire shop, trust company, and a Spaghetti Warehouse, Union Transfer became a music venue in 2011.A variety of shows are hosted at Union Transfer, primarily of the Indie Rock persuasion, as well as Folk, Electronic Dance Music, Hip Hop and Punk. In the past the Union Transfer has hosted bands such as Mischief Brew, M83, Diplo, Frank Ocean, The Murder City Devils, Cold War Kids, The Tallest Man on Earth, Best Coast, and Cock Sparrer. Union Transfer sources several Philadelphia-based businesses like Yards Brewing Company.

SugarHouse Poker Room, Philadelphia's first poker room is open with 24 tables. Charging stations at each seat for I-phone 4, I-phone 5, and Android. No need to bring a charger. Free Wi-Fi. Snack bar with 24/7 food options as well as In-Seat text to order service. Free valet parking steps from the Poker Room entrance.