THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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Thomas Eakins House is a historic residence located in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The house was built in 1853 and was purchased by the renowned American painter and sculptor, Thomas Eakins, in 1884. The house, which is now a National Historic Landmark, is located in the residential neighborhood of Bregy's Mill in the West Philadelphia area.

The three-story brick house is a typical example of mid-19th-century architecture. It features a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and a large bay window on the second floor. The interior of the house has been preserved and restored to reflect the period when Eakins lived there. Visitors can view the artist's original studio, which has been recreated to look as it did during his lifetime.

The house is now operated by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and is open to the public. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and learn about Eakins's life and work. The house also serves as a venue for art exhibitions and events.

Thomas Eakins House is an important cultural landmark in Philadelphia, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of one of America's most celebrated artists.

THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200040

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE
1729 MOUNT VERNON ST
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19130

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THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE Information

MID # 8404200040
Name THOMAS EAKINS HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.965186, -75.166609
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 013402
US Census Block: 2006