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Edgar Allan Poe

Learn more about the man behind the pioneering literature.

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Literary Innovator

Edgar Allan Poe pioneered multiple genres of literature.

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Photos and Multimedia

Find images of Edgar Allan Poe and see photos of his home and the adjoining exhibit area.

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Poe's Philadelphia

When Poe arrived in Philadelphia, he found a city in transition, but also a city full of intellectual and recreational opportunities.

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Location

The site is located about a mile from Independence Hall. It is currently closed for a utilities improvement project.

Last updated: October 21, 2024

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c/o Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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215-965-2305

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