Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 215.222.2233

Looking for an apartment building that's close to everything and far from ordinary is not an impossible mission in Philadelphia's University City district. Tucked away on the outer fringe of the expanding University of Pennsylvania and Drexel campuses is the Old Quaker Building, a complex of two unique structures with roots dating back to the mid-19th century.

The quaint, three-story "Mission House" was built in 1870 and initially served as a Quaker mission before becoming the office for a philanthropic organization, The Working Home for the Blind. In 1880, the larger structure featuring elaborate Italiate design was built to accommodate the growing number of residents and workshops that helped to establish Working Home as a progressive care community.

The timeless architectural details have distinguished both buildings over the course of their illustrious history, even as the properties served other purposes in later years and eventually began to decay. In 1985, prominent national rehabber Historic Landmarks for Living went on a mission to rescue the fading relics and revitalize them into a luxury apartment community. Over $6 million was spent to develop The Old Quaker Building, and the rest was history.

Today the Old Quaker Building is home to discerning residents who appreciate enduring quality and cosmopolitan charm, along with the convenience of living on a less hurried, less hassled corner of a diverse, extended college community. Come explore the handsome Old Quaker Building, a true landmark where a world of exciting possibilities awaits you.

Philadelphia Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 215.222.2233