U.S. Naval Home
Also known as: Naval Asylum
Gray's Ferry Ave. at 24th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gray's Ferry Ave. at 24th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description
The U.S. Naval Asylum in Philadelphia was the first home and hospital constructed in this country for indigent and elderly naval personnel. Architecturally, the property is significant for the main building (Biddle Hall) and two flanking residences, which were designed in the classical revival style in the first half of the 19th century by the noted American architect William Strickland. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, January 7, 1976National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1972
- Reference number
- 72001173
- Architectural style
- Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival
- Areas of significance
- Military; Architecture; Social History
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic function
- Military facility
- Current function
- Military facility
- Period of significance
- 1825-1849
- Significant years
- 1827; 1833; 1845
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 3
Sources
- HABS PA-1622-A - U. S. Naval Asylum, Biddle Hall
- Andrew Wood
- National Register database - Reference number 72001173
- National Historic Landmark information
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