§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive.
Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is located at 532 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. It sits in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. On- street parking is usually available near the site. The site is also easily accessible by public transportation. See the directions web page for more information.
Weather Notes
Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
83°F
Mostly Sunny
10 mph W
Sat
84°F
Sunny
10 to 15 mph W
Sun
86°F
Sunny
0 to 10 mph W
Mon
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S
Tue
83°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 mph NW
Wed
82°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph NW
Thu
85°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SW
