Green Tree Tavern

The Green Tree Tavern is a two-story brick building located at the corner of East Girard Avenue and Marlborough Street in Philadelphia. The structure features typical 19th-century commercial design with window openings and masonry work that define both its public and private spaces.

The building was constructed in 1845 and opened its doors as a public house in 1849, operating continuously through generations of owners. Its function shifted away from hospitality in 2012 when the space was converted to serve a different purpose.

This former tavern reflects how neighborhood gathering places were designed and used in 19th-century Philadelphia, with commercial space below and residential rooms above. The building shows visitors what everyday commercial life looked like in this working-class area during that era.

The building sits at a street corner in the Fishtown neighborhood and is easy to find while walking through the area. Since it remains in private use, visitors can view its exterior and architectural details from the street without needing advance arrangements.

The building retains numerous original features from its construction year, including distinctive window patterns and crafted brickwork visible on its facade. These preserved details give visitors a rare chance to observe how mid-19th-century buildings were carefully constructed in this neighborhood.