1016 Clinton St

Philadelphie, PA 19107

The Philadelphia Almshouse, built in 1767, was located between 10th and 11th streets and between Spruce and Pine, the current site of 1016 Clinton St. The Almshouse relocated to the West Side of the Schuylkill River in 1834 at which time the land was sold and John Bosler, a bricklayer and carpenter built this grand home in 1839. Some notable residents include Edward and Ann Seguin, Opera Singers who sang at Queen Victoria's coronation lived here in 1846 and Mary Hunter whose grandmother, Sarah Hale, wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb lived here in 1916.A large Federal home with includes secure PARKING! This elegant home has it all: Oversized gated 2 car parking, large rear screened-in back porch, newer custom kitchen, breakfast room, formal dining, living room, family room, 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Historic crown moldings, 9-12' high ceilings, and prized original pine floors throughout. This home is approximately 4100+ square feet including a veryusable 2 room 4th story finished attic space. Heating and cooling is multi-zoned. Located on a most prestigious block in Washington Sq West!! Enjoy living in the heart of all the cultural opportunities and diverse amenities of this wonderful neighborhood. You can be proud home of this home in this stately, central and quiet location.