Edgar Allan Poe National
Historical Site
532 N. 7th Street
Mailing Address:
143 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
By Phone
Visitor Information
(215) 597-8780
WELCOME to Edgar Allan Poe
National Historical Site
“For the most wild, yet most homely
narrative which I am about to pen,” so begins Poe’s famous
short story “The Black Cat,” written while living in this
house with his family. Writer, editor, popular poet and inventor
of the detective story, Edgar Allan Poe still thrills readers
today. Come imagine Poe’s life on Seventh Street, his only
surviving residence in Philadelphia.
Driving
Eastbound, via I-76 (the Schuylkill
Expressway) - Exit onto I-676 East (toward "Central
Philadelphia) and follow it to the 8th Street exit. At the bottom
of the exit ramp proceed straight at the traffic light. Make a
left at the second traffic light (this becomes 7th street) and
proceed two blocks to Spring Garden Street.
Westbound by car: After crossing the Ben
Franklin Bridge - stay in the right hand lane and exit at the
traffic light (this becomes 7th Street). Follow 7th Street to
Spring Garden Street. From the Walt Whitman Bridge, take I-95
North exit (and follow Northbound instructions below.)
Northbound by car: via I-95 - Exit at
"Independence Hall/Historic Area". At bottom of ramp
turn left at traffic light onto Delaware Avenue (some sections are
named "Columbus Ave.") to Spring Garden Street (about
1.5 miles). Turn left on Spring Garden Street and proceed to 7th
Street.
Southbound by car, via I-95 - Use
"Independence Hall/Historic Area" exit. At the bottom of
the exit ramp turn right onto Callowhill Street. Follow Callowhill
to 7th Street. Turn right on 7th and proceed to Spring Garden
Street.
Driving from Center City
Drive north on 7th Street to Spring
Garden Street. On street parking is usually available near the
site. (As in any city, leave no valuables visible in your
vehicle.)
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