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Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

The Philadelphia Register of Historic Places is an inventory of properties that have been designated as historic by the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Today, all properties go through a nomination process before being added to the register.

The register is split into three documents that include:

  • Properties with OPA-compliant addresses. These properties have official addresses that are recognized by the Office of Property Assessment (OPA), such as 237–49 Arch Street.
  • Properties without official addresses, such as the Valley Green Inn. These properties instead use approximate addresses.
  • Public interiors, objects, structures, and sites. For example, the Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building interior.

You can also search a map of places listed on the register.

Name Description Released Format
Historic Register – OPA-compliant addresses PDF August 12, 2024
Historic Register – Approximate addresses PDF An inventory of all designated properties on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places that lack official addresses. June 27, 2024
Historic Register – Interiors, objects, sites, and structures PDF An inventory of all designated interiors, objects, sites, and structures on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. June 27, 2024

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