The Samuel Powel House is just off of Walnut Street on 3rd Street, and is the home of former Philadelphia Mayor Samuel Powel. From the sidewalk, pedestrians can peek into the garden that spans around the back of the house. The garden and house are fitting for an intimate wedding or a cocktail party. As guests enjoy the hors d'oeuvres, an occasional horse-drawn carriage may clop by.
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| A musical ensemble plays as guests roam the Powel House garden at an event catered by Jeffrey Miller Catering. |
The Dr. Philip Physick House, located just around the corner on 4th Street near Spruce Street also has a garden, but it is just out of view from the front of the house. Perfect for a cocktail party or a smaller wedding reception, the fenced in garden is a private natural space in the heart of Old City. If the weather is iffy, the space can be tented, but also there is indoor space that can be used on the ground floor. Make sure to try Dr. Physick's soda. Dell, the site manager, will be happy to answer your questions about the history of the house and his ancestor, Dr. Physick.
Have you ever been to Powel House or Physick House? Did you ever think of having a wedding or other event at a local historical house?
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