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Philosophical Hall
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Second Bank of the United States

National Register of Historic Places listed placeNational Historic LandmarkBuilt 1824
TypebankGreek Revival
Built1824by William Strickland
Best monthsApr · Sep–Octweather in Philadelphia
39.95° N, 75.15° WUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Standing for202 years
built 1824today 2026
When to goPhiladelphia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
October: high / low67° / 47°
iAbout

Second Bank of the United States in brief

Second Bank of the United States is a bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

It holds the designations National Register of Historic Places listed place and National Historic Landmark.

The bank dates from 1824, was designed by William Strickland and is built in the Greek Revival style.

For a visit, the weather in Philadelphia is best in April, September and October; in October afternoons average 67°.

Philadelphia: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
bank
Designation
National Register of Historic Places listed place
National Historic Landmark
Built
1824
Architect
William Strickland
Style
Greek Revival
Nearest town
Philadelphia
Region
Pennsylvania
Coordinates
39.94861, -75.14833
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Philadelphia

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Apr · Sep–Oct
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Around here

Philadelphia and around

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Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · United States
Apr · Sep–Octbest months
88°July high
39 ftaltitude
Philadelphia

Nature

Cobbs Creek
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5.7 mi SW

Cobbs Creek

River
Cobbs Creek
Pennsauken Creek
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6.4 mi NE

Pennsauken Creek

River
Pennsauken Creek
Naylors Run
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4.6 mi W

Naylors Run

River
Naylors Run

Mountains

Ebright Azimuth
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20 mi SW

Ebright Azimuth

449 ft · Appalachian Mountains
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11 mi NW

Lafayette Hill

276 ft
Lafayette Hill

Heritage

Independence Hall
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0.8 mi E

Independence Hall

World Heritage Site · 1753
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Philadelphia City Hall
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under 0.1 mi SW

Philadelphia City Hall

National Register of Historic Places listed place · 1901
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First Bank of the United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place · 1795
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Museums

Philadelphia Museum of Art
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1.3 mi NW

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Art museum · 1876
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National Constitution Center
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0.8 mi E

National Constitution Center

2000
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Barnes Foundation
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0.8 mi NW

Barnes Foundation

Art museum · 1922
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