Powel House - tucked Georgian townhouse near Independence Hall

The Powel House at 244 South 3rd Street is an 18th‑century Georgian townhouse built in 1765 and later home to Samuel Powel, Philadelphia's last pre‑Revolutionary mayor and first post‑Revolutionary mayor. The interior contains well‑preserved Adam‑style rooms and original period woodwork that reflect elite Philadelphia domestic design. Located on a quiet Society Hill street one block from Independence Hall, its modest exterior and residential setting make it easy for visitors focused on major sites to overlook.