Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Literary landmark in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, United States.
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site contains the original residence where the author created several notable works between 1843 and 1844.
During his six-year residence in Philadelphia, Poe wrote influential pieces including The Tell-Tale Heart and The Gold Bug while facing financial difficulties.
The National Park Service maintains exhibits featuring period illustrations, personal artifacts, and literary materials that demonstrate Poe's impact on American literature.
Visitors can explore the three-story brick building through self-guided tours or ranger-led presentations that detail the author's life and creative process.
The basement of the house contains structural elements that match descriptions in Poe's story The Black Cat, suggesting direct inspiration from his living space.
Location: Philadelphia
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/edal
GPS coordinates: 39.96197,-75.15000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:09
Philadelphia contains major sites from the American founding era alongside diverse museums and urban architecture. The Old City holds Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, while Independence National Historical Park encompasses several 18th-century buildings. Elfreth's Alley preserves colonial-era rowhouses, and Eastern State Penitentiary documents the history of incarceration. The city maintains significant art collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute focuses on science education, while the Academy of Natural Sciences presents natural history displays. The Museum of the American Revolution complements the historic sites downtown. Beyond the center lies Valley Forge National Historical Park, where Washington's army encamped during the winter of 1777-78. Reading Terminal Market has offered regional produce and food stalls since 1893. Fairmount Park extends along the Schuylkill River and includes Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Additional destinations include the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with its mosaic artwork. One Liberty Observation Deck provides views across the cityscape, while the Rocky Statue outside the art museum references the film series.
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