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Powel House

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7 reviews
+1 (215) 627-0364
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Portrait of Powel in the foyer.
Portrait of Powel in the foyer.
Making a traditional Christmas ornament. With malt contents!  They smell.
Making a traditional Christmas ornament. With malt contents! They smell.
Loved getting married here in 2016!
Loved getting married here in 2016!
One of the social rooms.  Photo by Ryan Macchione.
One of the social rooms. Photo by Ryan Macchione.
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Photo by PhillyTraveler17
Photo by PhillyTraveler17
Photo by PhillyTraveler17
244 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
+1 (215) 627-0364
http://www.philalandmarks.org
The Georgian mansion of well-to-do colonial Samuel Powel, who served as mayor of Philadelphia. Home also to the sinful dinners, as John Adams called it, the fabulous dinners and dances Powel hosted, inviting the founding fathers and foreign dignitaries.

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4.57 reviews
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Craig B.
5/30/2016

I had never heard of the Powel House before -- until I was hustled off off the street by a charming story teller. Story teller? Yes. For the summer they have a young actress who will give you a...

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Matthew M.
9/22/2014

I am shocked this historical building only has 1 yelp review. My girlfriends brother was married here over the weekend just a fantastic set up. The garden is beautiful, the house well kept and the...

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Amee S.
8/16/2016

I would give it 5 stars for the historical significance, but 5 stars for the actual ambience of the place. This property belonged to the first mayor of Philadelphia after the USA was firmed--and...

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Rob S.
12/18/2011

We are lucky enough to have a common friend of the caretaker Jon. We had a little private tour last night and it was impressive. The house is a beautiful example of colonial architecture, owned...

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Maria Clara S.
7/10/2017

It's a gorgeous house steeped in history, where you can take a tour by the house administrators who are really knowledgeable and super friendly. It's gorgeous inside and out and even if you aren't...

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