Marine Barracks (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
# Marine Barracks (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

The Marine Barracks is an historic, American barracks that is located at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

## History and architectural features

Built by the United States Marine Corps in 1901, this historic structure is a four-story, red brick and gypsum block building. It features a central rounded archway, open porch, and tile roof. It remains occupied by the Marine Corps.

Some of the first Naval Aviators landed and took off from the parade grounds in the front of the building. The Marine Barracks was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

