Smyser and English Pharmacy

Smyser and English Pharmacy, also known as Leedom & Wissler Pharmacy, is a historic pharmacy building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886–1887, and is a three-story, three bay rectangular brick building in the Queen Anne-style. It had a ground floor pharmacy, with offices and residences above. It features an ornamental cornice and terra cotta decorative details. The interior features ornate tiled fireplaces. It housed a pharmacy until 1997.[2]

Smyser and English Pharmacy
Smyser and English Pharmacy, June 2010
Location245-247 W. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°1′50″N 75°10′50″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1886-1887
ArchitectCaldwell, J.D.
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.02000071[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 20, 2002

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[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 Domenic Vitiello (August 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Smyser and English Pharmacy" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.


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