Physick House

Physick House

The building was once the home of Philip Syng Physick, who is known as the father of American surgery. From his home medical office, he treated many well-known patients including Dolly Madison, President Andrew Jackson and Chief Justice John Marshall.

The house was built on the site of the Old City Alms House.

John Nixon, who gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, lived on the site, in a modest home, before Henry Hill built this mansion. Importer Henry Hill made enough money as a Madeira merchant to build this elegant free-standing mansion in 1786.

The square, four-story brick Physick House is the only free-standing Federal townhouse remaining in Philadelphia's Society Hill neighborhood.

Location

321 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

Physick House can be reached by public transportation. The following public transportation options are available:

Subway: The nearest subway station to the Physick House is the 2nd St Station, which is served by the Market-Frankford Line. From there, it is a 10-minute walk to the Physick House.

Bus: Several SEPTA bus routes stop near the Physick House, including routes 9, 12, 17, 21, and 42. The bus stop closest to the Physick House is the 4th St & Cypress St stop, which is served by all of these routes.

Regional Rail: Visitors can take the regional rail to Jefferson Station or Suburban Station and then transfer to the subway or a bus to reach the Physick House.

Ride-Sharing: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in Philadelphia.

Note that the availability and frequency of public transportation options may vary depending on the day of the week and time of day. It's always a good idea to check the SEPTA website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and information.

Nearby Airports

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