Second Bank of the United States

Second Bank of the United States

The Second Bank was incorporated in 1816. Designed by William Strickland, this building, built between 1819 and 1824, is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States.

Today the bank is home a Portrait Gallery. Inside the barrel-vaulted structure, graceful Ionic columns compliment the portraits of revolutionary heroes and Federal statesman.

Those painted represent a Who's Who of the 18th century. There are signers of the Declaration and Constitution in addition to military men and foreign emissaries.

Location

420 Chestnut Street between 4th and 5th Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

The Second Bank of the United States is located at Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Here are some ways to get there using public transportation:

Subway: Take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) to the 5th Street/Independence Hall Station. The bank is about a 5-minute walk from there.

Bus: Take any of the following bus routes and get off at the 4th St & Chestnut St stop: 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 48, 57, or 121. The bank is about a 1-minute walk from there.

Regional Rail: Take any of the SEPTA Regional Rail lines to Jefferson Station. From there, the bank is about a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can transfer to the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) and take it to the 5th Street/Independence Hall Station, which is closer to the bank.

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