Spruce Street, 3905

3905 Spruce Street exterior
  • 3905 Spruce Street exterior

Originally a mid-nineteenth century villa, this house was completely rebuilt for Joseph Potts by the Wilson Brothers circa 1876. Currently home to the University of Pennsylvania Press, the interior contains important Victorian details. 

Spruce Street, 3905

3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Code: 410
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 12,285
Phase: Completed
Year Built: 1876
Floors: 4
Architect: Wilson Brothers
Other Name: Penn Press, The University of Pennsylvania Press, Wayne Hall, Joseph Potts House

Originally a mid-nineteenth century villa, this house was completely rebuilt for Joseph Potts by the Wilson Brothers circa 1876. Currently home to the University of Pennsylvania Press, the interior contains important Victorian details.