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SOCIETY HILL – A neighborhood in Center City defined as the area between Walnut, South, Front and 8th Streets. It contains the largest concentration of original 18th and early 19th century architecture of any place in the United States. Society Hill is a charming District with brick row-houses in Federal and Georgian styles, and cobblestone streets much like Beacon Hill in Boston.
Historically, the district is named after the 18th century Society of Free Traders, which had its offices at Front Street on the hill above Dock Creek. The neighborhood quickly became one of the most populous areas due to its location near the Delaware River and Philadelphia’s civic buildings, including Independence Hall.
In the 19th century, the city moved westward and the area had lost its appeal. It wasn’t until the 1950’s when the city, state and federal governments started one of the first re-development and preservation programs that the area’s potential was again realized. Many of the historic houses were sold to individuals who restored the exteriors. Replicas of 18th century street furniture were added to enhance the colonial atmosphere. Parks, Modern buildings, and walkways replaced empty lots and demolished buildings. Continuing the restoration of Society Hill in the 1960’s, I.M Pei, noted as the last master of high modernist architecture designed Society Hill Towers, a three tower high-rise building with beautiful views of the city, and the Delaware River. Louis Sauer, one of the most prolific American architects designed dozens of row-house projects for the area around Society Hill.
Historic buildings in the district include the Society Hill Synagogue, which was originally built in 1829 as a Baptist church. Another building of note is the St. Peter’s Church, which was constructed between the years 1758 – 1761. Society Hill is now a sought after destination for tourists as well as a desired residential area in the city. Besides its charming and elegant appeal, Society Hill is also conveniently located near the energy and nightlife of Old City and Abbott’s Square.
Hig-rise, Mid-rise Buildings in Society Hill, Philadelphia: Society Hill Towers, The Bank Building, Abbott’s Square and Gaskill Street
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Our Society Hlll office is on the grounds of the Society Hill Towers. Situated between Washington Square and the Delaware River, these buildings are the tallest in the Society Hill neighborhood. Though the buildings were completed in the 1960s, they were listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in 1999. Those who sail regularly on the Delaware River in the Penn's Landing vicinity, can clearly see the Society Hill Towers as a landmark.
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Society Hill Towers
2nd and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
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$675,000
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| Listing Courtesy of: Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors-Center City | |
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$1,980/mo (rental)
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