First Bank of the United States

First Bank of the United States

Chartered in 1791, the First Bank of the United States was erected in the neo-classical style to echo the democracy of Ancient Greece. The bank building was restored for the Bicentennial in 1976.

The First Bank of the United States building is the oldest bank building in America and may be the oldest building in America with a classical facade.

The building is to be the future home of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia.

Location

116 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

The First Bank of the United States is located at 116 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is easily accessible by public transportation. Here are the transit options:

Subway: You can take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) or the Broad Street Line (Orange Line) to the 5th Street Station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the First Bank of the United States.

Bus: There are several bus routes that stop near the First Bank of the United States, including the 21, 33, 42, and 48. You can use the SEPTA website or app to plan your trip.

Regional Rail: If you're coming from outside the city, you can take a Regional Rail train to Jefferson Station. From there, it's about a 20-minute walk to the First Bank of the United States.

Note that parking in the area can be difficult, so taking public transportation is highly recommended.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Pennsylvania that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.