Commandant's Quarters (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Commandant's Quarters, also known as Quarters "A", is a historic home located at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1874-1875, and is a three-story, painted brick dwelling in the Italian Villa-style. A porch was added in 1901. It features an off-center square tower, slate covered gable roof, bracketed waves, and a bay window. It was an officer's residence until June 1960.[2]

Commandant's Quarters
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Commandant's Quarters, June 2010
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Location	U.S. Naval Base, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°53′48″N 75°10′38″W
Area	0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built	1874-1875, 1901
Built by	U.S. Department of the Navy
Architectural style	Italian Villa
NRHP reference No.	76001661[1]
Added to NRHP	June 3, 1976

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes James D. Campbell (February 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Commandant's Quarters" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.