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Masonic Temple vs Physick House
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Masonic Temple is preferred by most professionals compared to Physick House. Masonic Temple has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Masonic Temple
Fodor's
Concierge
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
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1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"The temple is one of the city's architectural jewels, but it remains a hidden treasure even to many Philadelphians."
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Concierge
"The city's best-kept secret, this ornate 19th-century temple designed to house the state's Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania hides in plain sight across from City Hall."
Not For Tourists
"Giant staircases and oak appointments."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This Medieval Norman-style granite structure (1873) marked by spires and towers was conceived by Masonic brother James Windrim."
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National Geographic
"“Stunning architectural features that look like wood or stone but are actually ornate plaster”...Stone Norman cathedral exterior and huge, lavish interior rooms with such themes as a Grecian temple "
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Physick House
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Michelin Guide
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Lonely Planet
321 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"Built in 1786, this is one of two remaining freestanding houses from this era in Society Hill (you will see plenty of the famous Philadelphia row houses here)."
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"Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the “Father of American Surgery” and “Soda’s Pop,” lived in this four-story brick house, the only freestanding Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Philanthropists Walter and Lenore Annenberg purchased the property and funded the renovation that turned the house into a Federal-period showpiece."
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Frommer's
"Like the Powel House, the Physick House combines attractive design and historical interest."
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Lonely Planet
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"Physick House, the home of surgeon Philip Syng Physick, was built in 1786 by Henry Hill ... and is the only freestanding, Federal-style mansion remaining in Society Hill."
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