St. Joseph's House for Homeless Industrious Boys

The Renaissance Revival structure at 1511-1527 West Allegheny Avenue displays elements of Romanesque, Italianate, and Tudor Revival architectural styles throughout its facade.

Constructed in 1929 by the Philadelphia architectural firm Hoffman-Henon, the building received National Register of Historic Places designation on October 24, 1996.

The institution provided shelter and support services to homeless young men, emphasizing the development of work skills and personal growth in early 20th century Philadelphia.

The property encompasses 1.3 acres of land at coordinates 40°0′6″N latitude and 75°9′22″W longitude, maintaining its presence in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.

The building combines its role as a social service facility with architectural elements from multiple design traditions, represented in its National Register reference number 96001204.

Location: Philadelphia

Architects: Hoffman-Henon

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.00167,-75.15611

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32