What buildings did the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) occupy over its history?
Since PHS was founded in 1827, where was it located in Philadelphia?
Answer
Since its founding in 1827 PHS met in several locations early on, including the Chinese Museum (9th & Sansom) and the Academy of Music, before erecting its own Horticultural Hall in 1867.
Chronology beginning in 1867:
- 1867 - 1881. 1st Horticultural Hall built near Broad and Locust Streets in Philadelphia, 1867. Building destroyed by fire, 1881
- 1882 - 1893. 2nd Horticultural Hall built on same location. Designed by Philadelphia architect Addison Hutton. Building destroyed by fire, 1893
- 1896 - 1917. 3rd Horticultural Hall built on same location. Designed by Philadelphia architect Frank Miles Day. Building sold in 1917 and demolished that year
See images of the three halls in PHS digital archives flower show collection
- 1917 - 1963. PHS leases quarters in various Center City office buildings, including Suburban Station at 16th Street & JFK Boulevard
- 1964 - 1996. PHS is a tenant of the Independence National Historic Park sharing quarters with the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture at 325 Walnut Street
- 1966. Lady Bird Johnson dedicates PHS's 18th century garden which was built next to the Walnut Street headquarters
See images in PHS digital archives
- 1996. PHS moves to current headquarters at 100 N. 20th Street
See images in PHS digital archives