Powelton Village

The small neighborhood of Powelton Village in West Philadelphia has great stories to tell. Settled by Welsh Quakers after 1682, the village was named for the 18th-century estate of Samuel Powel, the mayor of Philadelphia during the Revolution. This tour features an eclectic variety of mid- to late 19th-century houses, mansions, and a few churches of this early “street car suburb.”  Among the designers are some of Philadelphia’s foremost late 19th-Century architects, including Wilson Eyre, Willis Hale and the Wilson Brothers. The neighborhood also includes a few innovative 21st-century buildings for Drexel University. 

Meet in front of Madis Coffee at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Race Street. (Map)

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Preservation Alliance walking tours utilize an audio system that transmits from a headset worn by the guide to earpieces worn by tour attendees. The equipment is thoroughly sanitized before and after each use. Tour attendees can also plug in their personal headsets or earbuds that use a standard headphone jack (Not compatible with Bluetooth or Apple earphones).

A limited number of $2 tickets are available for PA ACCESS or Art-Reach ACCESS card holders. Please email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for discount.

Email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for any questions or join the waitlist for a sold out tour!