Betsy Ross House (1740) - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.132 W 075° 08.679
18S E 487644 N 4422461
The building at 239 Arch Street, now known as the Betsy Ross House, is generally recognized as the place where the famous seamstress lived when made the reportedly made the first American Flag.
Waymark Code: WM45NH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2008
Views: 78
The Betsy Ross House, was built over 250 years ago. The front portion was built around 1740, with the stair hall (or piazza) and the rear section added 10 to 20 years later.
The house served as both a business and a residence for many different shopkeepers and artisans for more than 150 years. In the 18th century it was occupied by a shoemaker, a shopkeeper, an apothecary and the legendary upholsterer, who is believed to have lived here from 1773 to 1785.
The Betsy Ross House is generally recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. Several of her surviving family members, including daughters, grandchildren and a niece, said that this was the site of the legendary event.
The house is located just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front part of the building was built around 1740, in the Georgian style, with the stair hall and the rear section added 10 to 20 years later. Ross is believed to have lived here, with her first husband, John Ross (d. 1776), from 1773 to about 1785.[1]
Location: 239 Arch Street (between Second and Third Streets).
Built: circa 1740
Style: Georgian
Hours: 7 days a week, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10a-5p. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Off-season, Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; open on Monday holidays (Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day)
Telephone: 215-686-1252
Admission Fee: Suggested Donation, $5 adults, $2 children
Gift Shop: There is a gift shop selling Philadelphiana including postcards, jewelry, clothing, dolls, and various collectibles. The gift shop proudly offers for sale merchandise made only in the United States of America. Refreshments and rest room facilities are available.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1740
Additional Dates of Construction:
1760
Architectural Period/Style: Georgian
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
The first American flag was supposedly made here.
Home of Betsy Ross
Listed Building Status (if applicable): -None-
Main Material of Construction: Brick
Private/Public Access: Public (Business)
Admission Fee (if applicable): 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
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