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Walking Tour and Visitors Guide THE NAVY YARD WALKING TOUR AND VISITORS GUIDE /TheNavyYard @NavyYardPhila #TheYardGram Philadelphia: Birthplace of the U.S. Navy (1794 - 1801) Philadelphia is known throughout the world as the birthplace of American democracy. Visitors come by the millions each year to walk the streets and see the buildings where Franklin, Jefferson, and many others debated and delineated the founding principles of the United States. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were signed in Philadelphia (in what is now known as Independence Hall), and the city served as the nation’s first capital from the Revolutionary War up through 1800. Few of Philadelphia’s visitors are likely aware that the city is also the birthplace of the U.S. Navy. On March 27, 1794, President George Washington signed the Naval Act, which called for the purchase of six frigates to defend the country. Built in a shipyard below Carpenter Street in Philadelphia’s Southwark neighborhood, the first of the commissioned ships launched from a private shipyard on May 10, 1797. Shortly thereafter, the Navy purchased its first piece of real estate along the Delaware River, establishing the Southwark Yard between Federal and Reed Streets in 1801. From Southwark to League Island (1801 - 1876) The Southwark Yard remained active for much of the 19th century, serving the country well Above: A rendering of the Southwark Yard, as seen from the Delaware River (1875) as a production center during the War of 1812 up through the Civil War. More than 50,000 Below: Dozens of ships fill The Navy Yard’s reserve basin in 1938 Philadelphians watched the first warship launch from Southwark: the wooden-hulledFranklin . New technology allowing iron-clad ships changed the production process, necessitating changes at the Southwark Yard to keep it competitive with newer facilities in Massachusetts and Virginia. Investments in floating dry docks (the first in the world) extended its useful life, but eventually it became clear that Philadelphia would need an entirely new shipyard. The City of Philadelphia eventually transferred 923-acre League Island to the U.S. Government in 1868 for $1. Funding came slowly in the wake of the Civil War, but the first buildings began to rise in the 1870s. After eight years of running two shipyards, Southwark closed in 1876. 120 Years on Broad Street (1876 – 1996) The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (PNSY) continued to operate as a naval base until 1996, employing more than 40,000 people during its peak production period in World War II. During that time, 53 warships were constructed, and an additional 1,218 were repaired. The year 1970 saw the completion of the Blue Ridge, the last new ship to be built at the Yard. Rumors of closure persisted in the decades following, becoming reality when the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) made the decision to cease operations in 1991. A court challenge postponed the inevitable for several years, and in the interim the USS John F. Kennedy received a two year overhaul at the PNSY (this would become its final assignment). The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed on September 26, 1996. PagePage 1 2 The Navy Yard Today The Navy Yard has undergone a remarkable transformation throughout the years. Looking around The Navy Yard today, it is hard to imagine that its role as a productive part of Philadelphia’s economy was ever uncertain. Nevertheless, this was the case when the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) announcements of 1991 and 1995 brought the closure of nearly all naval activities at the former Naval Shipyard. The only Navy facilities that remained after the 1995 BRAC were Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station (NAVSSES), the Propeller Shop and Foundry, and the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, all which remain in operations to this day. One hundred and twenty years after handing over League Island to the federal government, the City of Philadelphia once again became the landlord and owner of The Navy Yard. In March 2000, the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) acquired 1,000 acres on behalf of the City of Philadelphia from the U.S. Navy. Equivalent in size to Center City Philadelphia, local officials saw the opportunity in this expansive area. A comprehensive master planning process in 2004 resulted in a new vision for the former industrial property, as a vibrant mixed-use hub that will be developed to accommodate thousands of new employees and eventually, residents, over the next 20 years. In its master developer role at The Navy Yard, PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, manages all aspects of the property’s management and development, including master planning, leasing, property management, infrastructure development, utility operation and structuring development transactions on behalf of PAID and the City of Philadelphia. Today, The Navy Yard is a thriving 1,200 acre business campus with more than 145 companies occupying more than 7.0 million square feet of office, industrial/ manufacturing, and research and development space. The more than 11,500 employees working at The Navy Yard have reinvigorated the former shipyard and its historic buildings, and the word is spreading fast. The Navy Yard’s historic waterfront campus and unique development opportunities make it a dynamic location for local companies seeking to create collaborative, progressive, and modern work environments. Commercial shipbuilders, Navy engineers, fashion designers, and energy efficiency researchers contribute an increasingly diverse and energetic urban campus that is both charming and cutting edge. The Walking Tour & Visitor Guide will help you explore The Navy Yard at your own pace, experiencing the old and new up close and on foot. Questions? Please contact PIDC’s offices at The Navy Yard at 215.THE.YARD, or send us a tweet @NavyYardPhila! Page 2 TRANSPORTATION Situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers at the southern end of Broad Street, The Navy Yard is one of the region’s most accessible destinations in Greater Philadelphia. Visitors can reach The Navy Yard by subway, bus, car, bike, or even on foot. RIDE WALK The Navy Yard offers two free shuttle routes. For schedules and maps, please visit From AT&T Station, visitors can walk south on Broad Street 0.6 miles (approximately 10 www.navyyard.org/shuttle or download the free mobile app (for Apple and Android minutes) to reach The Navy Yard’s Broad Street entrance. After exiting the station, cross to devices only). the west (southbound) side of Broad Street and turn left, keeping FDR Park on your right. • The Navy Yard Loop shuttle runs between AT&T Station and points throughout The Navy Yard • The Center City Express shuttle runs between Center City (stop is located on 10th St., between Market and Filbert Sts.) and points throughout The Navy Yard SEPTA’s Broad Street Line (orange) terminates at AT&T Station, just 0.6 miles from The Navy Yard’s Broad Street Gate. Subway trains run every 7-8 minutes throughout the day, and every 10-12 minutes after evening rush hour. Riders can transfer to the Broad Street Subway from both the Market-Frankford (Blue) Line and the Subway Surface Trolley (Green) Lines at the City Hall/15th Street Station. Concourse connections are also available to the PATCO Line and SEPTA’s Regional Rail. DRIVE From I-95 South: Take Exit 17 for PA-611/Broad Street. Turn left at the light on to S. Broad Street. The Navy Yard’s Broad Street entrance will be immediately in front of you. From I-95 North: Take Exit 17 for PA-611/Broad Street. At the end of the ramp, at the light, turn left on to S. Broad Street. Head south for 0.8 miles to The Navy Yard’s Broad Street entrance. From I-76 East: Take Exit 349 for PA-611/Broad Street. Turn right on S. Broad Street. Head south for 1 mile to to The Navy Yard’s Broad Street entrance. PARKING Free parking is available at The Navy Yard. Visitors may take advantage of ample on- street parking, or utilize the parking lot located at 13th Street & Normandy (see map on page 4). Page 3 THE WALKING TOUR Today, The Navy Yard is organized into seven districts relating to the mix of businesses, architectural styles, and development plans for each area. On the map below, the tour route moves primarily through the Historic Core and the Central Green District, with many opportunities to view the naval ships and commercial construction in the Shipyard. The tour route is approximately 2 miles long and will take the average walker an hour to complete. Restrooms are available at Stop 14 and at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Food/drink amenities are marked as orange on the map to the right. Please note that these are the only publically accessible buildings on the tour. The Navy Yard is open to the public on weekdays from 6 am to 8 pm. Refer to Page 3 for complete directions. For additional information about The Navy Yard, visit www.navyyard.org or call 215-THE-YARD. Connect with The Navy Yard on social media for the latest news, events, photos, and more! Please enjoy the tour. Parking Lot for TOUR STOPS Tour 1. Broad Street Entrance & Gatehouses 7. Buildings 100 & 101 13. Dry Dock 1 2. Quarters A 8. Marine Parade Grounds 14. Building 543 3. Reserve Basin 9. Chapel 15. Building 1 4. Five Crescent Drive 10. Receiving Station Square 16. Commandant’s Building 5. Crescent Park 11. Penn State 6. Quarters M1-M7 12. League Island Park Page 4 1. Broad Street Entrance & Gatehouses (1926) Since The Navy Yard’s relocation to what was then League Island in 1871, START Broad Street has served as its main thoroughfare, and a gate has marked this northernmost entrance ever since.
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