National Register of Historic Places listings in Northeast Philadelphia facts for kids

A map showing where Northeast Philadelphia is located in the big city of Philadelphia.

Welcome to a special list of amazing places in Northeast Philadelphia that are part of the National Register of Historic Places! This means these buildings, bridges, and areas are super important because of their history or special design. They are like treasures that we want to protect and remember for a long, long time.

Philadelphia has many historic spots, and 66 of them are right here in Northeast Philadelphia. One of these, Friends Hospital, is even a National Historic Landmark, which is a very special title given to places that are important to the whole country! Some places, like the Adams Avenue Bridge or Fox Chase Farm, are so big they even stretch into other parts of Philadelphia or nearby counties.

Historic Places in Northeast Philadelphia

This section lists some of the cool and important places in Northeast Philadelphia that are officially recognized for their history. Each one has a unique story!

Schools with a Past

Many old schools in Northeast Philadelphia are on the National Register. These buildings have seen generations of students learn and grow!

• 26th District Police and Patrol Station (2136–2142 East Dauphin Street, Kensington): This old police station has been around since 1984.
• Ethan Allen School (3001 Robbins Avenue, Mayfair): Listed in 1988, this school has a long history in the Mayfair neighborhood.
• William W. Axe School (1709–1733 Kinsey Street, Frankford): Another historic school, added in 1988.
• Bridesburg School (2624 Haworth Street, Bridesburg): This school building dates back to 1847!
• Joseph H. Brown School (8118–8120 Frankford Avenue, Holmesburg): A historic school in Holmesburg, listed in 1988.
• Laura H. Carnell School (6101 Summerdale Avenue, Oxford Circle): This school was added to the list in 1988.
• Charles Carroll Public School (2700 E Auburn St.): A school building recognized in 2018.
• Watson Comly School (13250 Trevose Road, Somerton): Built in 1892, this school has been a part of the community for over a century.
• Russell H. Conwell School (1829–1951 East Clearfield Street, Port Richmond): Listed in 1988, this school is a historic landmark.
• Thomas Creighton School (5401 Tabor Road, Crescentville): Another school building from 1988.
• Kennedy Crossan School (7341 Palmetto Street, Burholme): This school was added to the list in 1988.
• Hamilton Disston School (6801 Cottage Street, Tacony): A historic school in Tacony, listed in 1988.
• Mary Disston School (4521 Longshore Avenue, Tacony): Another historic school in Tacony, recognized in 1988.
• Henry R. Edmunds School (1101–1197 Haworth Street, Northwood): This school building was listed in 1988.
• Fayette School (Old Bustleton and Welsh Roads, Bustleton): An old school building from 1986.
• Edwin Forrest School (4300 Bleigh Street, Mayfair): This school was added to the list in 1988.
• Benjamin Franklin School (5737–5741 Rising Sun Avenue, Crescentville): A historic school named after Benjamin Franklin, listed in 1988.
• Warren G. Harding Junior High School (2000 Wakeling Street, Frankford): This junior high school was recognized in 1988.
• Francis Hopkinson School (1301–1331 East Luzerne Avenue, Juniata): Listed in 1988, this school has a long history.
• George L. Horn School (Frankford and Castor Avenues, Port Richmond): This school was added to the list in 1986.
• John Paul Jones Junior High School (2922 Memphis Street, Port Richmond): Named after the famous naval hero, this school was listed in 1988.
• Kensington High School for Girls (2075 East Cumberland Street, Kensington): This historic high school was recognized in 1988.
• Lawndale School (600 Hellerman Street, Lawndale): Another historic school from 1988.
• Henry Longfellow School (5004–5098 Tacony Street, Frankford): Named after the poet, this school was listed in 1988.
• John Marshall School (1501–1527 Sellers Street, Frankford): This school was added to the list in 1988.
• James Martin School (3340 Richmond Street, Port Richmond): A historic school in Port Richmond, listed in 1988.
• Mechanicsville School (Mechanicsville Road, Parkwood): This old school building was recognized in 1986.
• Penn Treaty Junior High School (600 East Thompson Street, Fishtown): This junior high school was listed in 1988.
• Thomas Powers School (Frankford Avenue and Somerset Street, Port Richmond): This school was added to the list in 1986.
• Richmond School (2942 Belgrade Street, Port Richmond): A historic school in Port Richmond, listed in 1988.
• Philip H. Sheridan School (800–818 East Ontario Street, Kensington): This school was recognized in 1988.
• Franklin Smedley School (5199 Mulberry Street, Frankford): Another historic school from 1988.
• James J. Sullivan School (5300 Ditman Street, Frankford): This school was added to the list in 1988.
• Francis E. Willard School (Emerald and Orleans Streets, Port Richmond): This school was recognized in 1986.
• David Wilmot School (1734 Meadow Street, Frankford): Another historic school from 1988.
• Woodrow Wilson Junior High School (Cottman Avenue and Loretto Street, Castor Gardens): This junior high school was listed in 1986.

Bridges and Buildings with Character

Northeast Philadelphia is home to many interesting bridges and buildings that tell stories of the past.

• Adams Avenue Bridge (Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek, Olney): This bridge, built in 1988, connects Olney to North Philadelphia.
• Beatty's Mills Factory Building (2446–2468 Coral Street, Kensington): An old factory building, recognized in 2004.
• William Brown Company Hosiery Mill (3400-3412 J St., Fairhill): This historic mill was listed in 2019.
• Brownhill & Kramer Hosiery Mill (406-426 Memphis St., 1421-1437 E. Columbia Ave., Fishtown): Another historic mill, added in 2014.
• H.W. Butterworth and Sons Company Building (2410 East York St., Kensington): This building was recognized in 2010.
• Crown Can Company Building (956 E Erie Ave., Juniata): This factory building was listed in 2018.
• The Delaware Station of the Philadelphia Electric Company (1325 Beach St., Fishtown): An important power station building, added in 2016.
• Edward Corner Marine Merchandise Warehouse (1100-1102 North Delaware Ave.): This old warehouse was recognized in 2020.
• First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia, Northeast Branch (1907-1925 Cottman Ave.): This bank building was listed in 2019.
• Frankford Arsenal (Tacony and Bridge Streets, Frankford): This historic military arsenal has been recognized since 1972. It's a very important site!
• Frankford Avenue Bridge (Frankford Avenue over the Pennypack Creek, Holmesburg): This bridge was added to the list in 1988.
• Frankford Avenue Bridge (Frankford Avenue over Poquessing Creek, Torresdale): Another historic bridge on Frankford Avenue, listed in 1988. It even goes into Bucks County!
• Franklin Carpet Mill (2141-2145 E. Huntingdon St., Kensington): This old carpet mill was listed in 2018.
• Green Tree Tavern (260–262 East Girard Avenue, Fishtown): This historic tavern was recognized in 1980.
• Holme Avenue Bridge (Holme Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run, Pennypack): This bridge was added to the list in 1988.
• Mill-Rae (13475 Proctor Rd): This historic property was listed in 2017.
• Tacony Music Hall (4815–4819 Longshore Avenue, Tacony): This old music hall was recognized in 1990.
• Times Finishing Works (1136-1148 N. American St.): This industrial building was listed in 2016.
• Henry Whitaker's Sons' Mill (2000 East Westmoreland St.): This historic mill was recognized in 2021.
• Peter Woll and Sons Factory (165-173 West Berks St.): This factory building was added to the list in 2020.

Special Historic Places

Some places are unique, like hospitals, mansions, or even entire neighborhoods!

• Friends Hospital (4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Northwood): This hospital is a very special place. It was the first private hospital in the U.S. to help people with mental health needs, founded way back in 1813! It's a National Historic Landmark.
• Glen Foerd on the Delaware (5001 Grant Avenue, Torresdale): This beautiful historic estate is located where the Poquessing Creek meets the Delaware River. It's a wonderful place to visit and learn about history. You can find out more at www.glenfoerd.org.
• Greenbelt Knoll Historic District (1–19 Longford St., roughly bounded by Holme Ave. and Pennypack Park Greenway, Pennypack): This is a historic neighborhood area, recognized in 2010.
• Knowlton Mansion (8001 Verree Road, Fox Chase): This beautiful mansion was added to the list in 1974.
• Carl Mackley Houses (1401 East Bristol Street, Juniata): These unique homes were recognized in 1998 for their special design and history.
• Ryerss Mansion (Central and Cottman Avenues, Fox Chase): This historic mansion was listed in 1976.
• Fox Chase Farm (8500 Pine Road, Fox Chase): This historic farm, listed in 2005, is a great place to learn about farming history. It even extends into Montgomery County!
• Tacony Disston Community Development Historic District (Roughly bounded by 4500-4900 blocks of Magee St., Princeton & Tyson Aves., 6900 blk. of Cottage St., Tacony): This is a historic neighborhood area in Tacony, recognized in 2016 for its special community development.