Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease)
Also known as US Arsenal at Frankford
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease), at Roughly bounded by Baird St., Frankfort Cr., Delaware R., Dietz & Watson plants and wall along Tacony St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 28, 2017. The Register lists it for its military, engineering, science and invention, at the national level. The district takes in 54 historic buildings. The listing covers 35.8 acres.
What it isFormer United States Army munitions plant. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1816 to today
- 1816Built
- 2017Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 9 years
Finding Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease)
Roughly bounded by Baird St., Frankfort Cr., Delaware R., Dietz & Watson plants and wall along Tacony St., Philadelphia
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease)
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease)
Is Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease) on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 28, 2017 (Register number 72001153).
Is Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease) a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Friends Hospital, 2.3 miles away.
Can you visit Frankford Arsenal (Boundary Decrease)?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.