Marine Barracks (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Marine Barracks
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Marine Barracks, September 2010
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Location	Bldg. 100, Naval Base, Broad St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°53′31″N75°10′29″W / 39.89194°N 75.17472°W / 39.89194; -75.17472
Area	less than one acre
Built	1901
Built by	U.S. Navy
NRHP reference No.	76001664 [1]
Added to NRHP	July 13, 1976

The Marine Barracks is an historic, American barracks that is located at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. ^[1]

History and architectural features

Built by the United States Marine Corps in 1901 and designed by Henry Ives Cobb ^[2] , this historic structure is a four-story, red brick and gypsum block building. It features a central rounded archway, open porch, and tile roof. It remains occupied by the Marine Corps. ^{[2] [3]}

Some of the first Naval Aviators landed and took off from the parade grounds in the front of the building. The Marine Barracks was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. ^[1]

In 1974 - 1977, the Commanding Officer was Colonel S. G. Tribe, and the Executive Officer was Lt. Colonel R. C. Finn.

The barracks officially closed in September 1977.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "Unlisted Philadelphia: Marine Barracks". Hidden City Philadelphia. May 8, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
3. D. R. Boyer (August 1975). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Marine Barracks. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved January 7, 2026. (Downloading may be slow.)