Second Bank of the U.S.
Old Custom House

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Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, PA
Quick Facts
City Philadelphia, PA
Country United States of America
Year 1819 - 1824
Realization
Architect
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
William Strickland
Building Info
Alias
Old Custom House
Address 420 Chestnut Street
Materials
marble
Style
Greek Revival
Status Completed
Notes
  • The original design was created by Latrobe in 1818 and executed by William Strickland.
  • Used as the headquarters of the Second Bank of the United States, which was established in 1816 and became defunct in 1836 when President Andrew Jackson prevented the rechartering of the bank.
  • Used as the Philadelphia Custom House from 1845 to 1934
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